Lucknow — The heavens have opened wide over the City of Nawabs, turning it into Kevin Costner’s dream/model set of his infamous film “Waterworld”.
Fishing Rises as the Latest Career Trend in Town
A torrential downpour that’s been labelled the weight-loss program for the clouds, has temporarily converted roads into streams and roundabouts into whirlpools. Local men, armed with makeshift fishing rods featuring attached plastic bags instead of hooks, stand proud, ankles deep in the street-turned-river. Suddenly, a career in fishing doesn’t seem like a far fetched idea even miles away from the coast. Don’t be surprised if LinkedIn soon lists “Urban Fisher” as Lucknow’s hottest job profile.
Residents Trade Cars for Inflatable Donuts
As the monsoon shows no mercy, seemingly redefining the very idea of an “Urban Monsoon Expressway”, residents have switched their SUVs and compact cars for more appropriate transportation – inflatable flamingo donuts and motorized pool floats. Traffic lights are now tadpole nurseries, while potholes have evolved into wishing wells, prompting local children to pitch-in their pocket change.
“Lucknow Needs an Announcement from the PM,” Exclaims a Local Poll Booth Caretaker
“The situation has reached its breaking point,” voiced a worried Mr. Shukla, a local poll booth caretaker, while trying to fish out his spectacles from his flooded front yard. “Our PM, at his next ‘Mann Ki Baat’, needs to call out to the Foreign Minister. What we need urgently is a diplomatic treaty with the fishes. We’re practically living together!”.
Disclaimer: This is a work of satire for entertainment purposes.
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