Flash Flood Risk on Monday, 24 August 2026: Lucknow and Nagpur on Alert Today
A flash flood risk alert is in effect for Lucknow and Nagpur on Monday, 24 August 2026. Lucknow is on ALERT due to high river flow and expected rain, while Nagpur is on WATCH with significant rainfall predicted. Residents should stay informed of changing conditions.
Lucknow is on an ALERT today, Monday, 24 August 2026, due to a significant forecast of river flow 2.5 times the normal and expected rainfall of 6 mm. Nagpur is under a WATCH as it anticipates 23 mm of rain, with potential hourly bursts of up to 10 mm, alongside river flow at 1.1 times the normal.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Monday, 24 August 2026 | ||
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Lucknow
Alert — river flow 2.5× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
Nagpur
Watch — river flow 1.1× normal — 23 mm rain expected — bursts up to 10 mm/hr |
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Residents in Lucknow should be particularly vigilant for potential waterlogging and disruptions, given the higher alert status driven by elevated river flow. In Nagpur, while the risk is lower, the forecast for heavier hourly rainfall suggests that localized flooding and travel delays in low-lying areas are possible. Awareness of these conditions is advised.
This alert is generated based on river-discharge and rainfall forecast models. It is important to note that weather conditions can change rapidly, and forecasts are subject to revision.
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