Flash Flood Risk on Wednesday, 05 August 2026: Kochi, Hyderabad and Patna on Alert Today
Flash flood risk alert for Wednesday, 05 August 2026. Kochi is on high alert due to extreme river flow and expected rain. Hyderabad and Patna are on watch, with elevated river discharge and rainfall forecasts.
Kochi faces the highest risk of flash flooding today, Wednesday, 05 August 2026, with river flow significantly elevated at 2.6 times normal and 6 mm of rain expected.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | ||
|
Kochi
Alert — river flow 2.6× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad
Watch — river flow 2.4× normal — 9 mm rain expected |
Patna
Watch — river flow 1.6× normal — 27 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad and Patna are placed on WATCH for potential flash floods. Hyderabad is monitoring river flow at 2.4 times normal with 9 mm of rain forecasted, while Patna's river flow is 1.6 times normal, with a higher rainfall forecast of 27 mm.
Residents in Kochi should be particularly vigilant for potential waterlogging and significant disruptions. In Hyderabad and Patna, caution is advised regarding travel, with increased chances of delays and water accumulation, especially in low-lying areas. This outlook is derived from river discharge and rainfall forecasts, and conditions remain subject to change.
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 Aug 05, 2026 09:18 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
