Published 10:33 IST, July 19th 2024

Australian Woman Shares Adventurous Ride Through Flooded Mumbai Roads, Video Goes Viral | WATCH

An Australian podcaster and content creator, Bree Steele's video is going viral on social media showing a thrilling Uber ride through the flooded Mumbai city.

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Viral Video: An Australian podcaster and content creator, Bree Steele, has given a new meaning to the phrase 'Mumbai rains'. Her recent video documenting a thrilling Uber ride through the flooded city streets has taken the internet by storm.

Steele, who was headed to the airport at an unusual hour of 3 am, found herself in the midst of a monsoon adventure. Her Uber driver, displaying nerves of steel, navigated the treacherous waters with an ease that left Steele both terrified and impressed.

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"Indian people are the toughest and chillest on the planet??!! We drove through flood waters like it was no big deal!!! It was scary!" she exclaimed on social media, sharing a glimpse of her daring journey.

The video captures the raw excitement and fear as Steele's car braves the deluge. The clip has quickly gone viral on social media, with viewers around the world expressing a mix of awe, disbelief, and humor.

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Watch Aussie Woman Mumbai Flood Viral Video:

Steele's admiration for the resilience of Mumbai's residents is evident in her post. "I'm convinced that Indian people are the toughest and chillest people in the world," she wrote. "This can only happen in India!"

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Netizens Reaction to Mumbai Flood Viral Video:

The video has sparked a wave of discussions about Mumbai's monsoon challenges and the city's unique spirit. 

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One viewer wrote, ‘Yes, some Indian drivers are crazy with their jobs and you met the right one... dropped you at any cost to make you super happy’ Another user said, ‘That’s just Mumbai not necessarily rest of India can deal with flood water that well !.’

One more user says, ‘And in Toronto, people are struggling to get through and thinking it’s an adventure’

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While some have praised the driver's skill and courage, others have raised concerns about the city's infrastructure and the risks faced by commuters during heavy rains.

This is not the only incident that has surfaced in recent time, memes and influencers have been vocal, and a lot of videos have sailed through social media in the past showcasing the Mumbai flood and life around it.

 

10:33 IST, July 19th 2024