Massive Python swims through Navi Mumbai floodwaters

Mumbai

A dramatic video clip from Navi Mumbai has gone viral: a huge python silently swimming amid floodwaters following the monsoon downpour . The snake’s eerie, undisturbed glide through submerged roads has raised alarm and fascination in equal measure.

Monsoon floods often displace wildlife, with snakes and other creatures turning up in urban neighbourhoods. Residents, caught off guard, shared the footage widely, tagging authorities and wildlife experts. Local forest officials have urged calm, explaining that snakes seek dry land when their habitats flood, and advised residents to stay indoors and alert snake-rescue teams rather than attempting capture.

On social media, responses range from awe (“Look at that Python!”) to caution (“Stay safe, don’t try to catch it!”). The incident brings to light the growing human-wildlife interface as urbanisation pushes into natural corridors, prompting urgent conversations on urban planning, wildlife rescue infrastructure, and community awareness during monsoon seasons.