Monsoon Night Overpass Murals Water Flows Uphill

Peeling layers of faded red and blue paint rest on the concrete underside of an overpass in Ulhasnagar, illuminated by the sudden sweep of passing vehicle headlights. Steam rises vigorously from street grates, merging with the dark monsoon air. A concrete ramp slopes upward, yet a stream of water defies gravity, flowing against the incline to pool in a high depression near the shelter. The water glimmers with reflected light against the rough, weathered texture of the mural. Beside the shelter, glass windows fog with condensation, trapping the steam inside. One puddle on the pavement reflects the upward stream, anchoring the impossible motion to the wet asphalt.