Maharashtra: Amid heavy rainfall prediction, holiday for schools in parts of Vidarbha and Raigad

In response to a heavy rainfall warning, authorities have declared a school holiday on Monday for several districts in Maharashtra, including Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli in Vidarbha, and four tehsils in Raigad district. The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Recent rains have caused flooding in Nagpur and Raigad, disrupting daily life and prompting evacuations. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde...