Orange alerts have been issued for Pune, Thane, Palghar, and Ratnagiri districts. In response , Pune Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered the closure of schools in Pune city and surrounding areas, including Pimpri Chinchwad, Bhor, Velhe, Maval, Mulshi, and Khadakwasla. Palghar and Raigad have also shut down all schools and colleges, with exams scheduled for Thursday postponed.