Flash Flood Risk on Sunday, 26 July 2026: Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat and 3 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk is elevated across several Indian cities on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Ahmedabad, Pune, and Surat are on high alert due to abnormal river flows and anticipated rain. Kolkata, Delhi, and Lucknow are under a watch for potential flooding.
Ahmedabad, Pune, and Surat are on high alert for flash floods today, Sunday, 26 July 2026, as river flows significantly exceed normal levels, combined with expected rainfall. Ahmedabad faces an alert with river flow at 7.1 times normal and 9 mm of rain forecast. Pune is on alert with river flow 6.8 times normal and 3 mm rain expected, while Surat is on alert with river flow 5.5 times normal and 7 mm rain predicted.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Sunday, 26 July 2026 | ||
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Ahmedabad
Alert — river flow 7.1× normal — 9 mm rain expected |
Pune
Alert — river flow 6.8× normal — 3 mm rain expected |
Surat
Alert — river flow 5.5× normal — 7 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata
Watch — river flow 2.1× normal — 5 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 2.0× normal — 1 mm rain expected |
Lucknow
Watch — river flow 1.8× normal — 1 mm rain expected |
Residents in these high-risk areas should be aware of potential waterlogging and the possibility of travel delays due to conditions. Meanwhile, Kolkata, Delhi, and Lucknow are under a WATCH, indicating a lower but still present risk. Kolkata's river flow is 2.1 times normal with 5 mm rain expected, Delhi's is 2.0 times normal with 1 mm rain, and Lucknow's is 1.8 times normal with 1 mm rain. Individuals in these WATCH zones should remain vigilant, particularly in low-lying areas.
This outlook is derived from current river-discharge and rainfall forecast models. Conditions are dynamic, and this alert reflects the immediate forecast; further updates will be provided as necessary.
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