As heavy rainfall continue to lash several districts of Maharashtra, schools have been declared shut on July 26 in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivali, Raigad and Pune.

Schools in Thane district have been declared closed on July 26 Friday in view of the IMD's orange alert for the district, announced the Thane Municipal Corporation. All schools in Thane from all boards and mediums, including aided and non-aided, have been given a holiday. The decision applies to all educational institutes from grade 1 to grade 12.