The BMC's 2026 Flood Preparedness Guidelines have identified Mumbai's chronic waterlogging hotspots, with the Mithi river basin continuing to record the highest number of flooding incidents. Areas in the Poisar and Dahisar river catchments, including Malad, Borivali and Kandivli, have also emerged as major flood-prone zones

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Patiala in Punjab and orange warnings for several districts across multiple states, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next two to three hours. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and follow official advisories