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‘Malad, not Maldives’: Man ‘dives’ in water-logged Mumbai streets

July 8, 2022
Saqafy Times

India The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of Maharashtra. Due to heavy rains in Mumbai, many areas witnessed cases of waterlogging, an unavoidable consequence. While most Mumbaikars complain and complain, a video of a man enjoying adversity is going viral on social media. In a video shared by a Facebook user, a man is seen completely submerged on a road filled with water. The man, hands behind his head as if he was lying on a hammock, pays no attention to splashing water on cars and buses.

Sharing the video, the user wrote in the caption, “Thank you BMC for making this man feel like Maldives in Malad.” to keep track:

The man, hands behind his head as if he was lying on a hammock, pays no attention to splashing water on cars and buses. (credit: Facebook)

Since being shared, the video has garnered over 11,000 views and hundreds of netizens have posted their reactions in the comments section. One user called it an “expression of joy”. Another called it a “free swimming pool”, while another called it a “water park”. Another wrote, “After this they should not be afraid of COVID and no vaccine is needed.”

It has been raining heavily in Mumbai since the beginning of June. Waterlogging has been reported in many areas. Sion circle in Mumbai was considered to be one of the most serious cases.

Here is another clip from Andheri.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has banned the entry of general public on all the beaches in view of the heavy rains. BMC has allowed entry only from 6 am to 10 am. As per the data, Mumbai has recorded 43 per cent of the required average rainfall since June 1. The city recorded over 200 mm of rain in the 36 hours ending Tuesday afternoon. The rain is not taking its name to stop soon.

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