Kolkata has been grappling with heavy rainfall and severe flooding just days ahead of Durga Puja. Amid the waterlogged streets, a striking video has caught public attention, showing a snake gliding through a flooded backyard with a fish tightly held in its mouth. The unusual sight quickly sparked amusement.

The clip, filmed from inside a house, opens with the text “Just Kolkata things" as the snake, identified by many as a Checkered keelback or Jol dhora, moves through the water. The video was posted on Instagram on September 23 and has drawn millions of views, with people highlighting the city’s deep connection with fish, a staple in Bengali culture.

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The snake’s aquatic hun

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