Flash Flood Risk on Saturday, 08 August 2026: Kochi, Kolkata, Nagpur and 2 More Areas on Alert Today
Kochi is on high alert for flash floods on Saturday, August 08, 2026, with elevated river flow and expected rain. Kolkata, Nagpur, Delhi, and Lucknow are also under watch for potential flooding due to significant river discharge. Residents are advised to stay informed.
Kochi is on high alert for flash floods today, Saturday, August 08, 2026, due to significantly elevated river flow at 2.9 times normal and an expected 13 mm of rainfall. Other major Indian cities are also under a watch for potential flooding.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Saturday, 08 August 2026 | ||
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Kochi
Alert — river flow 2.9× normal — 13 mm rain expected |
Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.9× normal — 15 mm rain expected |
Nagpur
Watch — river flow 1.9× normal — 13 mm rain expected |
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Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 19 mm rain expected |
Lucknow
Watch — river flow 1.6× normal — 5 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata and Nagpur are under a watch with river flow currently 1.9 times normal and forecast rainfall of 13 mm and 15 mm respectively. Delhi is also on watch, with river flow at 1.7 times normal and 19 mm of rain expected. Lucknow faces similar conditions, with river flow 1.6 times normal and 5 mm of rain forecast. Residents in these areas, particularly Kochi, should be aware of potential waterlogging and avoid low-lying areas. Travel disruptions may occur in affected cities, especially where higher rainfall is anticipated.
This outlook is based on GloFAS river-discharge forecasts and projected rainfall models. Conditions can evolve, and this alert reflects the current predictive analysis of flood risk.
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