Resourceful boy transforms flooded street into swimming pool in western India
Boy takes advantage of flooded streets in western India’s Maharashtra,enjoys swimming amid heavy rains.
The incident took place at Pune end the video went viral on June 7.
Visuals showed the boy surfing on a foam mattress in the rainwater-filled street, enjoying the weather. Cars can be seen passing by as he floats leisurely. The sight left onlookers astonished, simply watching in disbelief at his unique way of embracing the situation.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – One boy from Pune exemplified this perfectly after a heavy rain caused flooding in the city. Instead of lamenting the waterlogged streets, he took full advantage of the situation.
With the arrival of the monsoon, cities like Mumbai and Pune have begun experiencing pre-monsoon showers. While the rain has provided some relief from the summer heat, it has also led to waterlogging in several areas and power outages in the city. Amidst these conditions, a video of a boy making the most of the flooding has taken social media by storm.
Captioned “Did Pune people not get cold? Rather, they got full-on enjoyment. #PuneRain,” the 15-second clip has garnered 50,000 views and over 500 likes since it was posted. The video showcases the boy’s inventive and lighthearted response to the challenges brought by the monsoon rains, capturing the attention and admiration of viewers online.