The Pune district administration declared a holiday for all schools on Monday after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid the possibility of intense rainfall across the district. The weather department’s warning prompted authorities to advise residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) also appealed to citizens to avoid stepping out unless necessary and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. 🚨 महत्त्वाची सूचना | नागरिकांच्या माहितीसाठी 🌧️ पुणे जिल्ह्यासाठी उद्या (दि. ६ जुलै २०२६) ‘रेड अलर्ट’ जारी हवामान विभागाने पुणे जिल्ह्यासाठी दि. ६ जुलै २०२६ रोजी ‘रेड अलर्ट’ जारी केला असून, संभाव्य अतिवृष्टीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर मा. जिल्हाधिकारी श्री. जितेंद्र डुडी यांनी… pic.twitter.com/FOOYGgS3D7 — PMC Care (@PMCPune) July 5, 2026 Citizens advised to avoid risky areas The civic body urged residents to stay away from rivers, streams and other vulnerable locations as heavy rainfall continued across the region. Officials said people …