Flash Flood Risk on Friday, 31 July 2026: Nagpur, Hyderabad, Surat and 2 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk is elevated across several Indian cities on Friday, 31 July 2026. Nagpur and Hyderabad are on high ALERT due to extreme river flow multiples. Surat also faces ALERT conditions, while Panaji and Delhi are on WATCH.
Nagpur and Hyderabad are facing the highest risk of flash floods today, Friday, 31 July 2026, due to significantly elevated river flows. Nagpur's river flow is currently 5.3 times its normal, with an expected 4 mm of rain, while Hyderabad's flow is 3.7 times normal, anticipating 3 mm of rain. Residents in these ALERT zones should be vigilant for potential waterlogging and avoid low-lying areas, as disruptions to daily life are possible.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Friday, 31 July 2026 | ||
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Nagpur
Alert — river flow 5.3× normal — 4 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad
Alert — river flow 3.7× normal — 3 mm rain expected |
Surat
Alert — river flow 1.7× normal — 93 mm rain expected |
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Panaji
Watch — river flow 1.1× normal — 76 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 2 mm rain expected |
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Surat is also on ALERT, with river flow at 1.7 times normal and a substantial 93 mm of rain forecast. This combination raises concerns about localised flooding and travel delays in the city. Further south, Panaji is under a WATCH, expecting 76 mm of rain with river flow at 1.1 times normal, indicating a possibility of increased river levels and localised water accumulation.
Meanwhile, Delhi is on WATCH with river flow at 1.7 times normal and only 2 mm of rain expected, suggesting a lower but present risk of minor waterlogging. This outlook is based on river-discharge and rainfall forecast models, and conditions can change rapidly. Continuous monitoring of local conditions is advised for all affected areas.
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