Flash Flood Risk on Friday, 07 August 2026: Kochi, Lucknow, Patna and 1 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk alert for Friday, 07 August 2026. Kochi is on high alert due to river flow 2.6x normal and expected rainfall. Lucknow, Patna, and Kolkata are on watch. Residents should stay informed.
Kochi faces a high flash flood risk on Friday, 07 August 2026, due to significantly elevated river flows. Residents in Kochi should remain vigilant for potential waterlogging and exercise extreme caution, as the city is under an ALERT status with river flow predicted at 2.6 times normal and 27 mm of rain expected.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Friday, 07 August 2026 | ||
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Kochi
Alert — river flow 2.6× normal — 27 mm rain expected |
Lucknow
Watch — river flow 2.0× normal — 4 mm rain expected |
Patna
Watch — river flow 1.9× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.6× normal — 8 mm rain expected |
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Meanwhile, Lucknow, Patna, and Kolkata are on WATCH for potential flooding. Lucknow has river flow at 2.0 times normal with 4 mm of rain expected, while Patna's river flow is at 1.9 times normal with 6 mm of rain forecast. Kolkata is monitoring river flow at 1.6 times normal and expecting 8 mm of rain. In these areas, residents are advised to avoid low-lying areas and be prepared for possible travel disruptions.
This outlook is based on GloFAS river-discharge and rainfall forecast models. Conditions can evolve, and further updates may be necessary.
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