Delivery man falls from bike in waterlogged street, locals rush to help: ‘Be kind to them’

In an era where deliveries arrive at your doorstep in minutes, the convenience often hides the challenges faced delivery workers.Heavy rain in Pune and near areas caused severe waterlogging, turning streets into rivers and making even short journeys risky. (Unsplash/Representational Image)One such challenge came into sharp focus recently, where a delivery agent faced a terrifying moment on a flooded street.A video that has gone viral shows a young deliveryman struggling to keep his balance during heavy rain as his bike gets stuck in knee-deep water.While trying to restart it, he lost control and fell into the water. The fall opened his delivery box, spilling the package he was carrying.Luckily, three standers acted quickly. They helped the delivery boy back on his feet and assed him in collecting the scattered items. Many suggested that the incident took place in Pune.(HT.com has not independently verified the video.)Social media users reacted strongly to the video, praising the people who helped him and expressing concern for delivery workers facing such risky conditions.Also Read: April rain batters Pune: Unseasonal downpour turns ‘roads into rivers’, leaves cars submergedHeavy rain puts commuters at risk:Heavy rainfall in Pune and surrounding areas has caused severe waterlogging, turning streets into flowing rivers and making even short journeys risky for commuters.Roads that are normally easy to navigate have become treacherous, adding extra challenges for delivery personnel who have to meet tight schedules.The video highlights the everyday struggles of delivery workers, showing how they continue their duties despite unpredictable weather and dangerous streets.Also Read: Unseasonal rain, thunderstorm disrupt power supply across PuneCheck out the video here:Here’s how people reacted to the video:Instagram users reacted quickly to the video, expressing concern for delivery workers navigating dangerous, waterlogged streets.Many shared their surprise at how risky such everyday jobs can become during heavy rain, while others discussed the challenges of commuting in flooded areas.One of the users commented, “Be kind to delivery Agents. They go through a lot, which allows you to enjoy in safe comfort.”A second user commented, “Delivery boys are humans too… we should think about them and not order food during the rain.”A third user commented, “Roads, drainage are in Pathetic condition all over in Pune.”“Itna karne k baad bhi koi complain karega ki khana thanda tha ya delivery late ho gayi,” another user commented.In another video from Pune, cars and autos are seen submerged in a waterlogged road. Other visuals also show the waterlogging caused the unseasonal downpour.