Flash Flood Risk on Monday, 27 July 2026: Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune and 2 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk alert for Monday, 27 July 2026. Ahmedabad, Surat, and Pune are on high alert due to elevated river flows and forecast rainfall. Kolkata and Delhi are on watch. Residents should monitor conditions and exercise caution.
Ahmedabad, Surat, and Pune are on high alert for flash flood risks on Monday, 27 July 2026, as forecast models indicate significantly elevated river flows and expected rainfall. Ahmedabad faces the most critical conditions with river flow at 5.0 times normal and 27 mm of rain anticipated. Surat is also under alert due to a river flow 3.9 times normal and 24 mm of expected rain, while Pune faces a similar threat with river flow 3.8 times normal and 6 mm of rain.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Monday, 27 July 2026 | ||
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Ahmedabad
Alert — river flow 5.0× normal — 27 mm rain expected |
Surat
Alert — river flow 3.9× normal — 24 mm rain expected |
Pune
Alert — river flow 3.8× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 18 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.8× normal — 1 mm rain expected |
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Residents in Ahmedabad and Surat should be particularly vigilant for widespread waterlogging and potential disruptions due to the high river flow and rainfall. Advisories suggest avoiding low-lying areas and anticipating travel delays. In Pune, while the rainfall is lower, the elevated river flow still warrants caution against potential localized flooding.
Meanwhile, Kolkata and Delhi are placed on watch for potential flash floods. Kolkata can expect 18 mm of rain with river flow 1.7 times normal, and Delhi will see 1 mm of rain with river flow 1.8 times normal. These watches are due to moderate increases in river discharge and expected precipitation. This outlook is based on current GloFAS river-discharge and rainfall forecast models; conditions can change rapidly, and continuous monitoring is advised.
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