Ganga Expressway Turns Into ‘Pond’ in UP’s Unnao, Man ‘Catches Fish’ (Video)
A video showing a man apparently ‘catching a fish’ on the flooded Ganga Expressway in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media. The unusual visuals emerged after heavy rainfall reportedly left a massive stretch of the expressway submerged under several feet of water.
A video showing a man apparently ‘catching a fish’ on the flooded Ganga Expressway in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media. The unusual visuals emerged after heavy rainfall reportedly left a massive stretch of the expressway submerged under several feet of water.
In the viral clip, the man is seen standing amid the waterlogged expressway while holding a fish in his hand. Through the act, he appears to sarcastically highlight the severe waterlogging on the highway, suggesting that the stretch had turned into a ‘pond’.
The video was shared online with a caption claiming that a man ‘got lucky’ while fishing on the Ganga Expressway as a large portion of the highway in Unnao remained flooded. ‘Ravi Kishan Ji, Have You Joined BSP?’: Gorakhpur MP Confronted by BJP Corporator Over Waterlogging, Congress Shares Video.
UP Ganga Expressway Viral Video: Man ‘Catches Fish’ on Flooded Highway in Unnao
A man while fishing on the Ganga expressway got lucky. A massive stretch of the highway in UP's Unnao has now turned into a pond. https://t.co/OrU4OR9jGK pic.twitter.com/eC2fuc4nJ9
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) September 27, 2026
Heavy Rainfall Causes Waterlogging
According to reports, several feet of water accumulated on the expressway following heavy rainfall in the region. The extent of waterlogging has raised questions online about the condition of the highway and drainage arrangements. Cyclone Arnab Update: Cyclonic Storm Batters Chhattisgarh, Schools Shut Statewide Amid Flood Threat.
The unusual sight of a man appearing to fish on an expressway quickly caught the attention of social media users, with several users reacting to the viral video.
The authenticity and exact circumstances surrounding the fish shown in the video could not be independently verified.
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