SURAT - The ongoing Cyclone Biparjoy continues to unleash its fury across many districts of Gujarat, resulting in an alarming incident that left onlookers shocked in Surat. The intense winds, persisting for the last five days, have led to uprooted trees and airborne debris, culminating in an unexpected incident where a water tank was blown off a rooftop and onto a young man and a girl.
CCTV footage captured the chilling scene in Surat's Bhestan area, where wind speeds have been averaging 35 to 45 kilometers per hour over the past two days. Amidst falling trees and swirling leaves, a plastic water tank perched atop a residential building was dislodged by the gusts, crashing down onto a passing young man in an event beyond anyone's imagination.
Despite the startling incident, the young man was fortunately spared severe injury due to the empty state of the tank, which lessened its weight. His companion, a girl seen strolling alongside him in the video, managed to evade the falling debris miraculously.
Bystanders rushed to the scene when they witnessed the incident. Alerted by the cries of a nearby onlooker, they quickly mobilized to lift the plastic tank and rescue the young man trapped beneath. Though spared a major injury, he suffered minor wounds to his head and back and was subsequently transported to a private hospital for treatment.
This episode serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of Cyclone Biparjoy's wrath, leading to widespread caution and preparation amongst the affected residents.
