WATCH: Lion takes a stroll amid downpour in Indian state of Gujarat

A video has emerged on the internet capturing a scene from Junagadh city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Amid the downpour that has gripped many states in the country, including Gujarat, a lion was seen strolling nonchalantly on a flyover. He was seemingly undisturbed by the vehicles passing by him. The incident, the video of which is now viral on social media platforms, has left not only onlookers present there in awe but also netizens who saw the recorded footage.

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The video was posted on Twitter by former cricketer Syed Saba Karim.

The footage depicted the lion's tranquil walk along the road. While sharing the video, Syed Saba Karim also expressed his concerns about the flood-like situation in many cities of Gujarat due to the incessant rains.

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"Gujarat is battered with incessant rains with the flood-like situation in many cities. Even, the King of the Jungle is forced to relocate from its habitat. Pray to God for a speedy recovery and normalisation of the cities affected," he wrote on Twitter while sharing the video of the extraordinary sighting on Twitter.

Reactions to viral video

Since the video was posted online, it has captured the fascination of viewers, garnering over 3,000 views and drawing in numerous comments.

One user creatively wrote, "The king roaming to see his kingdom's misery." Another user expressed heartfelt concern for the welfare of wildlife, hoping that the majestic creatures were safe and well cared for during this trying time. "Hope the wildlife is safe and is being taken care of. This feels sad," he wrote.

Gujarat is battered with incessant rains with flood like situation in many cities. Even, King of the Jungle is forced to relocate from it's habitat. Pray to God 🙏 for a speedy recovery and normalisation of the cities affected#GujaratRain #GujaratRains pic.twitter.com/5YORSAJnEN — Syed Saba Karim (@SyedSabaKarim5) July 23, 2023

Yet another user remarked, "People roaming around him like he's a street dog."

IMD alert

Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts for heavy rainfall in Gujarat.

Predictions indicated that the state would experience more than 20 cm of rainfall.

The situation in Junagadh district warranted urgent attention, prompting Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to cancel all his scheduled programmes and convene an emergency meeting.

The region faced severe flooding, with several cattle and vehicles being swept away by the relentless water flow in residential areas.

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The past few days havebeen fraught with challenges as Gujarat confronted relentless heavy rainfall.

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The low-lying regions of Saurashtra and Kutch experienced floods, causing distress among residents. Additionally, Rajkot battled severe waterlogging due to unceasing and intense rainfall.

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