New Delhi, March 26 -- In what felt like a digital apocalypse, India's beloved UPI system went down on Wednesday, leaving millions stranded at cash counters, restaurant tables, and even chai stalls. Users of Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm faced failed transactions, sparking panic, frustration, and -unsurprisingly-an outpouring of memes.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) later clarified the issue, stating, "NPCI experienced intermittent technical issues, leading to partial UPI disruptions. The problem has now been resolved, and the system has stabilized. We regret the inconvenience." But by then, social media had already erupted with hilarious takes on the situation.

One user, stuck mid-dessert, lamented, "Why this mf UPI...