August 3, 2025 | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh : In an unusual blend of devotion and humor, a police officer from Uttar Pradesh has gone viral for treating floodwater inside his house as a divine blessing. Sub-Inspector Chandradeep Nishad, posted in Prayagraj, was seen offering milk and rose petals to the waterlogged street outside his home, calling it the arrival of “Mother Ganga” herself.

Wearing his police uniform, Nishad chants “Jai Ganga Maiya ki” while performing what appears to be an impromptu ritual in waist-deep floodwater. The videos, posted on his Instagram account (@si_chandradeep_nishad), show him pouring milk, sprinkling petals, and swimming through murky waters inside his house with folded hands, smiling as he embraces the situation with spiritual surrender.

“Thousands of devotees go to Mother Ganga. But today, she came to my doorstep. What a blessing,” he said in the video.

In the caption, he wrote, “Got blessings by worshipping Maa Ganga at my doorstep. Jai Ganga Maiya.”

Internet Reacts: Faith, Frustration & Floods
The videos sparked a wave of reactions across social media. Many admired Nishad’s faith and ability to stay positive despite the hardship. One user commented, “If the mind is pure, even a small vessel can hold the Ganga.” Another wrote, “The damage must be heavy, but if the heart is light, everything becomes bearable.”

But not everyone was amused.

Critics slammed the state government for poor flood preparedness and inadequate drainage. One user sarcastically remarked, “If your devotion is so strong, may Ganga Maiya never leave your house. Let her bless you forever.”

Another posted, “This is not spirituality; this is survival in a system that fails its people.”

Rainfall to Continue, More Flooding Likely
The officer’s viral moment comes as Uttar Pradesh braces for intensified rainfall in the coming weeks. Meteorological reports suggest that most parts of the state, especially eastern districts near the Bihar border, may witness normal to above-normal rain in August and September.

Senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh from the Lucknow Meteorological Office noted that low-lying areas are at high risk as the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) trends negative, which could worsen flood conditions.

While Nishad's approach to the crisis may have brought a smile to many, the situation on the ground remains serious, with thousands affected by rising waters and inadequate infrastructure.