Bengaluru Man Books OYO To Take 'Refuge' From Heat, Company Notices
Against this backdrop, a social media user, Rishabh Srivastava, took to X (formerly Twitter) to humorously highlight the city's transition from a "chill" to a "grill" climate.
In recent weeks, Bengaluru, the startup hub of India, has been confronting a slew of challenges, including scorching temperatures and water scarcity.
Who checked into OYO to save themselves from Bengaluru heat?
Bengaluru man checked into OYO to take refuge from heat | Image: X
Against this backdrop, a social media user, Rishabh Srivastava, took to X (formerly Twitter) to humorously highlight the city's transition from a "chill" to a "grill" climate. Srivastava's witty post read, "Looks like Bangalore weather decided to level up from chill to grill."
Amidst the sweltering heat, Srivastava quipped about seeking refuge in an OYO hotel, underscoring the severity of the weather shift.
What did the company react to this tweet?
Bangalore, you had one job ?
¡ª OYO (@oyorooms) April 2, 2024
but now we're doing it ? https://t.co/ZRCSiJuqv5
The company further emphasized its role in providing relief from the heat, stating, "Bangalore, you had one job. But now, we're doing it." Even OYO's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ritesh Agarwal, lent support to the company's official stance by resharing the post.
How is Bengaluru's weather now?
Amidst the heatwave gripping Bengaluru, a heartwarming video surfaced on social media featuring a man distributing water bottles to traffic police officers.
Shared by Shree Ram Bishnoi, a Bangalore City Police traffic warden, the video showcased the man's regular efforts to assist constables in Hebbal cope with the soaring temperatures.
Notably, Bengaluru recorded its highest maximum temperature for March in the past five years, soaring to 36.4 degrees Celsius on Friday. Meanwhile, in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, signaling the onset of heatwave conditions.
As the city grapples with rising temperatures and water scarcity, gestures of kindness and humor serve as small respites amidst the sweltering conditions.
Check the viral post here.
Looks like Bangalore weather decided to level up from chill to grill. ??
¡ª Rishabh Srivastava (@arre_rishabh) April 1, 2024
Can't survive without AC anymore. Checked into @oyorooms as a refugee.@aajtak @BangaloreMirror @TOIBengaluru pic.twitter.com/3lmczj9gSL
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