Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Flood Warning Roundup

Flash Flood Warnings in Central Plains and Deep South (USA) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The National Weather Service issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings early Thursday as rounds of torrential rain and thunderstorms swept from southeastern Kansas through northern Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Intense storms produced rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour along a persistent warm front draped across the region, forcing local authorities to warn residents of life-threatening flooding. Flood Watches remain in effect for south-central Kansas, northern Oklahoma, southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas, with major cities such as Tulsa, Little Rock and Jackson bracing for additional storm bands through Friday.

Pakistan Towns Face Catastrophic Flood Risk LAHORE - Provincial officials in Punjab province warned that the towns of Chiniot and Hafizabad could experience catastrophic inundation if the Qadirabad barrage on the Chenab River fails. Heavy monsoon rains combined with water releases from upstream Indian dams have pushed the barrage beyond its design capacity, prompting evacuation orders for over 210,000 villagers living along the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers. More than 1.2 million people have been affected in eastern Punjab, with nearly 250,000 displaced and 15 confirmed fatalities reported in Gujranwala and surrounding districts. Authorities have established over 700 relief camps and delivered emergency food and medical supplies, while meteorologists forecast additional rainfall into next week, raising concerns about a prolonged flood emergency.

Key Impacts

• Life-threatening flash flooding in the U.S. central Plains and Deep South, with significant travel disruptions and property threats.
• Over 210,000 evacuated and nearly 1.2 million affected by rising river levels in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
• Continued rainfall expected in both regions, sustaining the flood risk through the weekend.