Flash Flood Risk on Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Jaipur, Surat, Hyderabad and 3 More Areas on Alert Today
Flash flood risk is elevated for several Indian cities on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Jaipur is on high alert due to significantly increased river flow. Surat, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati are on watch for potential waterlogging and disruptions.
Jaipur is on an ALERT for flash floods today, Wednesday, 29 July 2026, due to a river flow 7.2 times normal and 8 mm of rain expected. Surat, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati are under a WATCH as forecast models indicate increased risk from elevated river flows and potential rainfall.
| Cities and Areas on Alert — Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | ||
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Jaipur
Alert — river flow 7.2× normal — 8 mm rain expected |
Surat
Watch — river flow 2.5× normal — 5 mm rain expected |
Hyderabad
Watch — river flow 1.8× normal — 20 mm rain expected |
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Kolkata
Watch — river flow 1.8× normal — 14 mm rain expected |
Delhi
Watch — river flow 1.7× normal — 4 mm rain expected |
Guwahati
Watch — river flow 1.0× normal — 62 mm rain expected |
Residents in Jaipur should be particularly vigilant for rapidly rising waters and potential inundation, given the higher alert level. In the cities under WATCH, including Surat with a river flow 2.5 times normal and 5 mm rain, Hyderabad expecting 20 mm, Kolkata 14 mm, Delhi 4 mm, and Guwahati 62 mm, people should anticipate localized waterlogging and potential travel disruptions, especially in low-lying areas. Guwahati's significant rainfall forecast, despite normal river flow, warrants close monitoring.
This outlook is derived from GloFAS river-discharge forecasts and predicted rainfall amounts. Conditions are dynamic, and the situation can evolve rapidly. Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and exercise caution.
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