Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Kolkata Flooding: Snake, Fish Video Goes Viral Amid Rain
Kolkata experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, including a cloudburst, with 251.4 mm falling in less than 24 hours.
A video of a snake swimming with a fish in its mouth went viral.
The downpour resulted in at least 11 deaths.
The flooding caused waterlogging across the city, disrupting daily life and traffic.
The rainfall was the highest since 1986, with many residents finding the humor in the viral video.
Kolkata faced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall.
A video of a snake carrying a fish in floodwaters went viral on social media.
The heavy rainfall caused waterlogging across the city.
At least 11 people died due to the heavy downpour.
The rainfall recorded was the highest since 1986.
- Who
- Residents of Kolkata
- What
- Severe flooding and a viral video of a snake with a fish.
- When
- September 23rd during monsoon season.
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- A cloudburst and heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging.
Humor
Disaster
Incident Focus
Humor
Emphasis on the humorous video.
Disaster
Focus on the deadly flooding, casualties, and impact.
- Event
- Flooding in Kolkata
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Cause
- Heavy Rainfall and Cloudburst
- Rainfall Amount
- 251.4 mm in less than 24 hours
- Fatalities
- At least 11
- Viral Element
- Snake carrying a fish in floodwaters
Sources
‘Definitely From Bengal’: Viral Video Shows Snake Slithering With Fish In Mouth Amid Kolkata Floods
Even Snakes In Kolkata Like Fish, And This Video Of Waterlogged Street Amid Durga Puja Buzz Is Proof
Kolkata Floods: Snake swims with fish in mouth, viral video sparks hilarious reactions: ‘Saanp enjoys maach bhaat!
Viral Video Shows Snake Swimming In Kolkata Floodwaters With Fish In Mouth, Internet Reacts
