**Viral Video of Snake Swimming Through Floodwaters with Fish in Kolkata Amid Heavy Rains**
A fascinating video from Kolkata, West Bengal, is making rounds on social media, capturing the attention of many netizens. The clip shows a snake swimming through floodwaters in a backyard, firmly gripping a fish in its mouth.
The snake appears to be a Checkered Keelback, locally known as *Jol Dhora* in West Bengal. This non-venomous water snake is commonly found in freshwater habitats and is harmless to humans.
The video was originally shared on Instagram by user Atreyee Mitra, accompanied by the caption: “Kolkata and its little perks, right before Durga Pujo.” Since then, it has garnered widespread reactions and engagement online.
### Netizens React
Social media users responded to the video with humorous and relatable comments, such as:
– “Kisi ki toh ex jaa rhi hai.”
– “Snake is also bengalified.”
– “Bro proved that he is bangali…”
– “Even snakes also like fish…. specialty of Kolkata.”
The video has received over 362,000 likes on Instagram and continues to attract viewers.
### Context: Heavy Flooding in Kolkata
The viral video comes amid severe flooding in the City of Joy, caused by incessant rainfall in recent days. On Tuesday, September 23, a heavy downpour resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and widespread disruption across the city and nearby areas.
A cloudburst triggered severe waterlogging, affecting traffic and daily activities. On Wednesday, heavy rains particularly impacted Northern Park and Bhawanipur, leading to significant waterlogging even around Durga Puja pandals.
According to news agency PTI, the city recorded 251.4 mm of rainfall in less than 24 hours—the highest since 1986 and the sixth-highest single-day rainfall in 137 years.
As Kolkata copes with the ongoing flood situation, this intriguing video of the local wildlife navigating the waters has become a unique symbol of resilience and local flavor ahead of the festive season.
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