Watch: Man Turns Bike Into Makeshift Boat Amid Dehli Rains

The recent increase in rainfall across several states, including Delhi-NCR, has intensified the cold weather and posed challenges for commuters. A viral Instagram video depicts a man steadfastly riding his bike to the office, navigating through a waterlogged road with his bike partially submerged. Despite the challenging conditions, the man maintains a consistent speed, determined to reach his destination.

The individual in the yellow raincoat effortlessly manoeuvres his bike, contrasting sharply with a car ahead, submerged halfway in the flooded water. Residences are inundated as well. Observing the video gives the impression that the person has transformed his bike into a makeshift boat. Despite its age, the video is gaining widespread attention on social media, particularly through the Instagram account @motor_forte_br, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views, shares and over two and a half thousand comments.

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Comments on the video reflect a mix of humour and curiosity. One user queries if the submerged path is a road or a turn, while another cleverly compares cars to rafts and motorcycles to jets. A philosophical perspective emerges with a comment describing the scene as a metaphor for life, advising to keep going with the flow. The notion of unwavering dedication is humorously captured by someone attributing the journey to the employee with 100 per cent attendance. Additionally, there’s curiosity about the specific bike model, with a user wanting to know more details.

Although the video is shared on Brazil’s Instagram page Motor Fort, the exact location remains undisclosed. It could be from a hilly city in India or a city in China. Regardless of the origin, there’s admiration for the individual’s courage, persistently commuting to the office amidst heavy rainfall, highlighting resilience in the face of challenging weather conditions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Punjab received merely 1.2 mm of rain in January, marking a significant 94 per cent deficit compared to the normal precipitation of 20.3 mm for the month. Chandigarh, during the same period, received a mere 0.1 mm of rain, exhibiting a substantial 99 per cent shortfall compared to the usual precipitation of 37.6 mm in January, as per the IMD.