Flash Flood Risk on Tuesday, 28 July 2026: Ahmedabad, Surat, Kolkata and 2 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk is elevated for Ahmedabad and Surat on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, due to abnormal river flows. Kolkata, Delhi, and Pune are on watch. Residents should stay informed about changing conditions.
Ahmedabad and Surat are on high alert for flash floods on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, due to significantly elevated river flows. Ahmedabad faces a critical situation with river flow at 4.7 times the normal, while Surat's river flow is 3.1 times normal and it expects 3 mm of rain.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | ||
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Ahmedabad
Alert — river flow 4.7× normal |
Surat
Alert — river flow 3.1× normal — 3 mm rain expected |
Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.8× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
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Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 12 mm rain expected |
Pune
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 7 mm rain expected |
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Elsewhere, Kolkata, Delhi, and Pune are placed on a watch for potential flash flooding. Kolkata's river flow is 1.8 times normal with 6 mm rain expected, Delhi's is 1.7 times normal with 12 mm rain, and Pune's is also 1.7 times normal with 7 mm rain. Residents in ALERT cities should be particularly vigilant for waterlogging and avoid low-lying areas, while those in WATCH cities should anticipate potential travel delays.
This outlook is based on GloFAS river-discharge forecasts and expected rainfall totals. Conditions can change rapidly, and continuous monitoring is advised.
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