"The toughest and chillest": Australian woman left mighty impressed with driver navigating her through flooded roads
Amidst this, one Australian woman recently took to Instagram to thank her Uber driver for getting her to the airport on time by guiding her through flooded streets.
Mumbai is known for its rains, among other things. Beyond the Instagram stories that romanticize the weather, it contributes to traffic gridlock in many sections of the city.
Flooding and waterlogging have become familiar sights around Mumbai, particularly in the subways. It interrupts life and can possibly result in death and damage.
Almost every year, it is reported that the city is inundated with rain from July to September. Amidst this, one Australian woman recently took to Instagram to thank her Uber driver for getting her to the airport on time by guiding her through flooded streets.
Who was stuck on Mumbai's flooded roads?
Bree Steele, an Australian podcaster and content creator, was amused and impressed as her Uber driver | Image: Instagram
Bree Steele, an Australian podcaster and content creator, was amused and impressed as her Uber driver expertly navigated her to the airport at 3 a.m., despite the flooded Mumbai roadways.
"Indian folks are the strongest and coolest on the planet??!! We drove over floodwaters like it was no big thing!! "It was terrifying!" she remarked while posting the video. The video captured several scenes on her journey to the airport.
What did the Australian woman share?
The Uber driver left her impressed with driving skills | Image: Instagram
In her video, Steele stated, "I'm convinced that Indians are the toughest and chillest people in the world." She said, "This can only happen in India!"
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"The whole journey could have only happened in India. The whole way through the water was above the wheels and people were waiting at every major flooding point. It was 3 AM but there were people to guide the cars and the rich shores. When I got to the airport, I was soaked but everyone was just chill, no bother. And yeah, I have left Mumbai. I'll be back," the Australian content creator said in the video.
How did people on the internet react?
Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, "If you are in Mumbai in July month, you better plan everything at least 3-4 hrs prior. When it pours in Mumbai, it pours cats & dogs. Mumbai in July is not for beginners."
"That is like 5 inches of water. Torrential rains and monsoons in India wreak havoc and cause lots of waterlogging and flooding; though not common, it does happen infrequently, but it is not dangerous by any means," commented another.
"I once cried in an Uber taxi while trying to reach Mumbai airport. Was stuck in terrible traffic and my driver just informed we will probably miss the flight. Big tear drops were out without sound (I was to go home). The driver saw the tears. He drove like no tomorrow and even forgot that he had ended the ride mid way. Didn't even take the full amount of the ride cause he had fun and I was more important," shared a third user. Check the viral video here.
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