Mumbai Rains: University of Mumbai Postpones All Exams of Centre For Distance and Online Education

Mumbai: In view of the heavy rain in the city, the University of Mumbai has postponed all examinations for the Centre For Distance and Online Education(formerly known as IDOL), which was slated to be held today, July 8, 2024. Speaking of the revised schedule, the examination will now be conducted on July 13 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The venue for the examination will remain unchanged.
Sharing a post on X, The University of Mumbai, “This is to inform you that due to the heavy rains, all the exams of CDOE (formerly IDOL) scheduled on 8th July 2024 in the first half, i.e., from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM,have been postponed. The new date for these exams will be 13th July 2024.The time and venue will remain the same.”

This is to inform you that due to the heavy rains, all the exams of CDOE (formerly IDOL) scheduled on 8th July 2024 in the first half, i.e., from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM,have been postponed.
The new date for these exams will be 13th July 2024.The time and venue will remain the same
— University of Mumbai (@Uni_Mumbai) July 8, 2024

Earlier today, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for the first and the second sessions of all schools and colleges in Mumbai. The decision currently applies only to the first session, and authorities will assess the situation later before making a decision regarding the second session. “Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm rainfall at various places in a six-hour period from 1 am to 7 am today. Heavy rains in some low-lying areas led to waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services.Heavy rain is also expected today. In order to avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday for the first session is declared for all BMC, Government and Private schools and colleges in the Mumbai (BMC area),” BMC said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a statement issued in the morning said heavy rain is also expected on Monday.
Anticipating severe waterlogging in various parts of the city, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed its teams after heavy rain was reported in several parts of the city. The Met Department has predicted light to moderate spell of rainfall likley over Mumbai during next 3 hours. The teams have been deployed in Thane, Vasai ( Palghar), Mahad (Raigad), Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara Ghatkopar, Kurla and Sindhudurg. Mumbai city recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am today, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).