A video exhibits a Rolls-Royce deserted in the midst of a highway in Kolkata, with a couple of tree branches on prime.
Extreme downpour in Kolkata has triggered waterlogging in a number of areas and halted visitors. (ANI (utpal sarkar))
The video was shared with a caption that learn, “When pure calamity makes you realise the age-old recommendation from our grandparents ‘Ja ache tai niye khushi thako’ (Be proud of what you may have). Hoping everybody to be protected on the market.”
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The video exhibits a automotive standing deserted in the midst of the highway, with different automobiles, together with a motorbike, crossing it. Just a few tree branches are additionally seen saved on the automotive’s hood.
How did social media react?
The video sparked outrage amongst social media customers, once more prompting a dialogue about poor infrastructure within the metropolis. An particular person wrote, “Harsh actuality of Kolkata roads.” Another added, “And nonetheless some individuals query why persons are leaving India! So unhappy.”
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A 3rd posted, “To everybody, that is everybody’s fault. This flood got here and flooded Kolkata. Kolkata has a superb drainage system total. The metropolis has not seen floods for a superb period of time since September. Then why is it our fault? Cause we’re all contributing to world warming. The quantity of water evaporated is super. Hence, cloud bursts and low-pressure cyclonic storms have develop into frequent. And now there isn’t a cease, trigger many of the inhabitants all around the world doesn’t consider in world warming, together with the world leaders. All are busy in warfare mongering. If nature begins a warfare, we puny people will not be capable of do something.”
A fourth remarked, “India has many luxurious vehicles. We have so many imports, however all we get are poor roads with potholes and visitors jams.”
Kolkata rain highlights:
The jap Indian metropolis of Kolkata has acquired a heavy downpour, flooding streets and houses. The rain, simply days earlier than Durga Puja, has triggered chaos all around the metropolis.
One of the heaviest downpours in 37 years has killed 10 individuals. Public transport has been affected, with some providers being suspended indefinitely.
(Disclaimer: This report is predicated on user-generated content material from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and doesn’t endorse them.)
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