Flash Flood Risk on Thursday, 06 August 2026: Patna, Lucknow, Kochi and 2 More Areas on Alert Today
A flash flood risk alert is in effect for Thursday, 06 August 2026, with Patna facing the highest risk due to extreme river flow. Lucknow, Kochi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad are also on watch for potential flooding today as heavy rains are forecasted.
Patna and Hyderabad are currently on high alert for potential flash floods on Thursday, 06 August 2026, due to significantly elevated river flows. In Patna, river flow is forecast at 2.5 times the normal, accompanied by an expected 12 mm of rain. Hyderabad faces a similar concern with river flow at 1.7 times normal and 8 mm of predicted rainfall.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Thursday, 06 August 2026 | ||
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Patna
Alert — river flow 2.5× normal — 12 mm rain expected |
Lucknow
Watch — river flow 2.0× normal — 43 mm rain expected |
Kochi
Watch — river flow 2.1× normal — 32 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.9× normal — 5 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 8 mm rain expected |
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Lucknow, Kochi, and Kolkata are placed on watch status. Lucknow's river flow is projected to be 2.0 times normal with 43 mm of rain expected. Kochi is observing its river flow at 2.1 times normal, with 32 mm of rain anticipated. Kolkata's river flow stands at 1.9 times normal, with only 5 mm of rain forecasted.
Residents in alerted areas, particularly Patna, should monitor for widespread waterlogging and be prepared for potential travel disruptions. In areas under watch, including Lucknow and Kochi, vigilance against localized water accumulation and caution during commutes is advised. This outlook is based on GloFAS river-discharge and rainfall forecast models; conditions remain subject to change.
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