Flash Flood Risk on Friday, 24 July 2026: Surat, Ahmedabad, Pune and 3 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risks are elevated for Surat, Ahmedabad, and Pune on Friday, 24 July 2026, due to extreme river flow and heavy rainfall forecasts. Delhi, Kolkata, and Lucknow are on watch. Residents should prepare for potential waterlogging and travel disruptions.
Flash flood risks are elevated across several major Indian cities on Friday, 24 July 2026, with Surat, Ahmedabad, and Pune facing the highest alert levels due to significantly above-normal river flows and substantial expected rainfall. Surat is on high alert with river flow 18.7 times normal and 6 mm of rain forecast. Ahmedabad's alert is driven by river flow 10.7 times normal and an expected 126 mm of rain, while Pune faces alert conditions with river flow 6.1 times normal and 11 mm of rain anticipated.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Friday, 24 July 2026 | ||
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Surat
Alert — river flow 18.7× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
Ahmedabad
Alert — river flow 10.7× normal — 126 mm rain expected |
Pune
Alert — river flow 6.1× normal — 11 mm rain expected |
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Delhi
Watch — river flow 2.2× normal — 12 mm rain expected |
Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 46 mm rain expected |
Lucknow
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 11 mm rain expected |
Residents in Surat and Ahmedabad should be particularly vigilant for potential waterlogging and significant travel disruptions, especially in low-lying areas, given the extreme river flow and rainfall projections. Pune also faces increased waterlogging risk. Meanwhile, Delhi, Kolkata, and Lucknow are under a watch, indicating a lower but still present risk. These areas are experiencing river flow 2.2 to 1.7 times normal with rainfall forecasts ranging from 11 mm to 46 mm. Travellers to and from these cities should anticipate potential delays.
This alert is based on current river discharge forecast models and expected rainfall totals. Conditions can change rapidly, and ongoing monitoring is advised. These projections highlight the need for preparedness in affected regions.
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