Schools across several Indian states are closed on July 31 due to heavy rainfall warnings and public holidays. Several states across India have announced school holidays on Friday, July 31, with closures driven by heavy rainfall warnings in some regions and a gazetted public holiday in others. Here's a state-wise look at where schools will remain closed today. UttarakhandAuthorities in Uttarakhand have announced school closures in multiple districts after the IMD, Dehradun, forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on July 31. GujaratEducational institutions will remain closed on July 31 in several parts of Gujarat due to the IMD's heavy rainfall warning.