Daily global briefing — September 28, 2026

Selected developments

What matters today

1. 01

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 6:36:12 AM UTC

   Flood is Likely to occur over godavari_1000000_cap_footprint. Please follow SDMA guidelines.

   The Andhra-Pradesh SDMA issued an alert that a flood is likely over the godavari_1000000_cap_footprint area. The alert lists Severity: Severe and Urgency: Expected.

   Why it matters: People in the named area are instructed to follow SDMA guidelines.

   Importance

   3/10

   Urgency

   6/10

2. 02

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 7:06:48 AM UTC

   Squally weather with strong surface wind 40-50 Kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely along and off Andaman and Nicobar coast. Sea conditions are very likely to be rough. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Andaman sea till 28-09-2026.

   IMD‑Kolkata issued an extreme, immediate warning for squally weather with 40–50 km/h winds gusting to 60 km/h and very rough seas affecting the Nicobars, North and Middle Andaman, and South Andamans. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea until 28‑09‑2026.

   Why it matters: Strong winds and very rough seas pose immediate danger to marine activity and coastal areas in the named districts.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   9/10

3. 03

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 6:34:13 AM UTC

   Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning and Gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is very likely to occur at isolated places over Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Khammam, Mulugu, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy, Vikarabad in next 24 hours.

   IMD‑Hyderabad issued a forecast for isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) over seven districts in Telangana expected within the next 24 hours. The bulletin labels the severity as moderate and notes urgency as expected.

   Why it matters: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds can cause localized hazards to people, transport, and outdoor activities in the named districts.

   Importance

   3/10

   Urgency

   6/10

4. 04

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 7:09:45 AM UTC

   River Ganga at Hathidah in Patna district of Bihar continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 8:00 am today.

   CWC reported that at 08:00 local time the Ganga at Hathidah in Patna district was flowing above the warning threshold but below the danger threshold and showed a rising trend. The bulletin labels the severity as moderate.

   Why it matters: It indicates an ongoing elevated river level in Hathidah, Patna district.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   3/10

5. 05

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 7:09:45 AM UTC

   River Ganga at Sahibganj in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 8:00 am today.

   At 8:00 am the River Ganga at Sahibganj was measured at 26.63 m, 0.38 m above the Warning Level and 0.62 m below the Danger Level; the bulletin labels the situation Moderate with Urgency: Future. The report lists the affected area as Ganga, Sahibganj, Sahibganj, Jharkhand.

   Why it matters: It documents an ongoing above-normal flood situation on the Ganga at Sahibganj.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   3/10

6. 06

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 7:09:45 AM UTC

   River Ghaghra at Darauli in Siwan district of Bihar continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 4:00 am today.

   At 04:00 on 2026-09-27 the River Ghaghra at Darauli in Siwan district, Bihar was at 59.86 m, 0.04 m above its Warning Level and 0.96 m below its Danger Level. The source labels the situation Severity: Moderate and Urgency: Future.

   Why it matters: The river is above its Warning Level at Darauli, which is a monitored flood condition for local authorities and residents to note.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   3/10

7. 07

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 6:42:59 AM UTC

   River Tista at Mekhliganj in Coochbehar district of West Bengal continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 12:00 pm today.

   The West Bengal SDMA reports the River Tista at Mekhliganj (Coochbehar) was flowing above normal at 12:00 pm, at 65.81 m with a falling trend. This level is 0.36 m above the Warning Level (65.45 m) and 0.14 m below the Danger Level (65.95 m).

   Why it matters: The report documents an above-normal flood condition at a populated locality that warrants monitoring.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   3/10

8. 08

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/27/2026, 7:09:45 AM UTC

   River Ganga at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district of Bihar continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 8:00 am today.

   At 08:00 the Ganga at Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur (Bihar) was at 30.73 m, 0.64 m above its Warning Level and 0.36 m below its Danger Level, with a falling trend. The issuer labeled the severity as Moderate and urgency as Future.

   Why it matters: The river level is above the Warning Level at Kahalgaon, indicating a moderate local flood situation that may affect the immediate area.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   2/10