India, July 30 -- The Gujarat government has declared July 31, Thursday, a holiday for schools and colleges in Ahmedabad and Vadodara following an alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy rainfall in many parts of the state. The precautionary decision follows the weather department's Red Alert for several districts, signaling the possibility of dangerous weather conditions. As intense monsoon activity is expected to continue, district administrations have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay updated through official advisories and remain prepared for weather-related disruptions.

Why Schools and Colleges Have Been Closed

The holiday has been declared as a precaution to safeguard stude...