Worst flood-hit Cities in India

29 May,2024

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Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, has faced severe flooding due to its proximity to the Ganges Delta.

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Kolkata

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is prone to flooding during the monsoon season due to its low-lying geography, inadequate drainage systems.

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Mumbai

Chennai has witnessed devastating floods, particularly in 2015 when heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding and disruption of normal life in the city.

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Chennai

Patna, located on the banks of the Ganges River, experiences flooding almost every year during the monsoon season.

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Patna

Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, is prone to flooding due to its location in the Brahmaputra River basin.

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Guwahati

Allahabad, situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Sarasvati rivers, faces flood risk from the overflowing of these rivers during the monsoon season.

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Allahabad

Patiala, like many other cities in Punjab, is susceptible to flooding caused by heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage infrastructure.

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Patiala