‘Heartwrenching’: Man In Chest-Deep Floodwater Refuses To Leave Submerged Car Behind

In a highly emotional video that spoke volumes about not only the infrastructural but also the mental and emotional damage that rain and flooding have caused, a man was seen clinging to his almost completely submerged car in a flood-affected area. The video was recorded from higher ground, which showed the man refusing to leave his Tata Nexon EV, which was hardly visible in the floodwater. Holding the car’s tailgate in chest-deep floodwater, the man was seen desperately waiting for help to arrive.Ultimately, the man’s vehicle was pulled out of the flooded area with the help of a JCB. However, despite the JCP doing its bid, the man refused to budge, as he was seen walking along with the car, while the EV was seen being pulled towards the dry

land.The video immediately went viral, leaving the internet sympathising with the poor car owner. Most commented on how the car was his hard-earned belonging, while others called it the “sad reality” of India.Several major Indian cities have been battling with severe waterlogging and flooding ever since the monsoon arrived. Before the monsoon, it was the extreme heat that was leaving Indians helpless and struggling.Coming back to the video, Times Now could not confirm the details of the post.Check out the viral video: “Some moments remind us that for many people, a car is far more than just a vehicle. A viral video shows a man standing chest-deep in floodwaters, desperately holding on to his submerged car as he tries to stop it from being swept away. Later, a JCB joins the rescue effort, with the man continuing to help pull the vehicle to safety. The emotional clip has touched thousands online, with many seeing it as a powerful reminder that behind every possession can be years of hard work, memories, and dreams,” the post read. The post was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘Times Now’. The post was shared today and pulled over 6K views from people.

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Internet’s reactions: “Only a middle-class man understands that a car isn't just metal, it's years of hard work,” a user said. “Hard earned money. This is just so heartbreaking to watch. The man is simply not ready to leave behind something that he has worked so hard for,” wrote the next.