Flash Flood Risk on Wednesday, 02 September 2026: Lucknow, Patna and Delhi on Alert Today
Lucknow faces a high flash flood risk on Wednesday, September 02, 2026, with elevated river flows and significant rainfall expected. Patna and Delhi are also on WATCH for potential flooding due to forecast rainfall and river conditions.
Lucknow is on the highest alert for flash floods today, Wednesday, September 02, 2026, as forecasted river flows are 2.9 times normal, with 38 mm of rain expected and peak hourly bursts of up to 6 mm/hr. Residents in the Uttar Pradesh capital should be vigilant for significant waterlogging and potential disruptions.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Wednesday, 02 September 2026 | ||
|
Lucknow
Alert — river flow 2.9× normal — 38 mm rain expected — bursts up to 6 mm/hr |
Patna
Watch — river flow 2.0× normal — 19 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 0.9× normal — 18 mm rain expected — bursts up to 12 mm/hr |
Patna and Delhi are currently under a WATCH for flash flood risks. Patna faces an increased river flow at 2.0 times normal, with 19 mm of rain anticipated. In Delhi, river flow is near normal at 0.9 times the median, but intense rain bursts are possible, reaching up to 12 mm/hr, with 18 mm of rain forecast for the day. Both cities should monitor low-lying areas and be prepared for travel delays.
This outlook is based on GloFAS river-discharge and rainfall forecast models. Conditions can change rapidly, and continuous monitoring is advised for all affected areas.
Disclaimer: AI tools assisted in compiling the foundational data and research for this report. The final content was reviewed, edited and verified by human editors at LatestLY.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 02, 2026 09:02 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
