Flash Flood Risk on Wednesday, 22 July 2026: Pune, Surat, Nagpur and 4 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk alert issued for Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with Pune, Surat, and Nagpur on high alert due to elevated river flows and expected rainfall. Guwahati and Hyderabad are also under alert, while Delhi and Lucknow are on watch.
Pune, Surat, and Nagpur are on high alert today, Wednesday, 22 July 2026, due to significant increases in river flow and anticipated heavy rainfall. Pune is experiencing river flow 4.6 times normal with 9 mm of rain expected, while Surat faces river flow 3.5 times normal with 88 mm of rain projected, and Nagpur has river flow 2.9 times normal with 23 mm of rain forecast. Residents in these ALERT-status cities should be prepared for potential waterlogging and localized flooding, advising caution near rivers and in low-lying areas.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | ||
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Pune
Alert — river flow 4.6× normal — 9 mm rain expected |
Surat
Alert — river flow 3.5× normal — 88 mm rain expected |
Nagpur
Alert — river flow 2.9× normal — 23 mm rain expected |
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Guwahati
Alert — river flow 2.5× normal — 32 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad
Alert — river flow 2.5× normal — 14 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 6 mm rain expected |
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Lucknow
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 3 mm rain expected |
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Guwahati and Hyderabad are also on ALERT, with river flow at 2.5 times normal, accompanied by expected rainfall of 32 mm and 14 mm, respectively. These cities face similar risks of flash flooding and associated disruptions. Meanwhile, Delhi and Lucknow are under a WATCH advisory, with river flow at 1.7 times normal and minimal rainfall expected (6 mm and 3 mm). While the immediate risk is lower, vigilance is advised, particularly for travel disruptions.
This flash flood risk outlook is based on current GloFAS river-discharge forecasts and expected rainfall models. Conditions are dynamic, and further updates may be issued as the situation evolves. Residents across all mentioned locations are advised to stay informed and follow local guidance.
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