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Bhiwandi’s ‘Spider-Man’ uses his ‘power’ to responsibly help commuters cross waterlogged streets

Bhiwandi’s ‘Spider-Man’ uses his ‘power’ to responsibly help commuters cross waterlogged streets

Embodying the iconic line “with great power comes great responsibility,” a man in a Spider-Man costume named Shadab transformed into a real-life superhero on the waterlogged streets of Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Frustrated by municipal delays after heavy monsoon rains left the city flooded and traffic paralysed, he donned the costume to step into the chaos. A man dressed as Spider-Man in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi. (X/@ANI) Shadab took matters into his own hands by directing vehicles and clearing stagnant water to ease commuter distress. A video of his cinematic inspiration has drawn widespread attention, prompting many to praise him. Also Read: ‘1 hour of travel. 3 minutes in office’: Mumbai woman’s monsoon ordeal sparks discussion on city’s infrastructure “A local, Shadab, dressed as ‘Spider-Man ‘, assists traffic movement amid waterlogging in Bhiwandi,” ANI tweeted as they shared a video of Shadab in action. While directing vehicles and helping commuters, he also high-fives some and shakes hands with a few, appreciating his gesture. Why the effort? “I noticed that the Municipal authorities hadn’t come here to address the issue …

California floods: I-5 waterlogged in LA; San Bernardino facing severe flood risk; scary visuals emerge

California floods: I-5 waterlogged in LA; San Bernardino facing severe flood risk; scary visuals emerge

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025 04:47 am IST A powerful winter storm drenched California before Christmas, triggering floods and evacuations in LA and San Bernardino County, with travel chaos. As California reeled under a massive winter storm leading up to Christmas Eve till Friday, Los Angeles and surrounding areas in San Bernardino County faces flood risks, with hundreds already evacuated in high-risk zones. A car drives through a flooded road on La Cienega Boulevard on December 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) With heavy rains slamming the state through Christmas eve, travelers are facing major inconveniences with waterlogged roads and delays or cancelation of flights, severely impacting holiday travels. In San Bernardino County, heavy water inlet was reported, which flooded residential areas around the rivers. National Weather Service has warned people in northern, central and southern California to “exercise extreme caution” on Christmas Eve. A “strong atmospheric river brings heavy rain, snow, and wind to California through Friday,” NWS said Tuesday. Los Angeles, one of California’s busiest cities, saw residents facing major inconveniences. Photos …

Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR, Streets Waterlogged; Over 100 Flights Delayed

Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR, Streets Waterlogged; Over 100 Flights Delayed

Last Updated:May 02, 2025, 07:22 IST Delhi rain: Heavy rainfall also disrupted operations at Delhi Airport on Friday morning as over 100 flights were reported to be delayed due to unfavourable weather conditions. Heavy rain and gusty winds hit Delhi-NCR | PTI Image/Representative Delhi Rain: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds lashed parts of the national capital and surrounding areas on Friday morning, leaving several areas waterlogged and disrupting flight operations at Delhi Airport. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of severe thunderstorms and squally winds reaching speeds of 70–80 km/h over the next two hours. Several places across the national capital experienced severe waterlogging due to heavy rainfall, with areas such as Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, and Dwarka among the worst affected. Heavy rainfall also disrupted operations at Delhi Airport on Friday morning as over 100 flights were reported to be delayed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The Delhi airport issued an advisory on X, saying that some flights had been impacted due to the inclement weather in …

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Chennai Waterlogged Amid Heavy Rain, CM Stalin Reviews Preparedness

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Chennai Waterlogged Amid Heavy Rain, CM Stalin Reviews Preparedness

Last Updated: November 30, 2024, 12:00 IST Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live Updates, Tamil Nadu Weather Today: Heavy rain lashes parts of Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ is expected to make landfall near the coastal areas of Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, said the India Meteorological Department. The cyclone, which changed weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain, has affected flight operations, public transport and normal life in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. As a precautionary measure, the Tamil Nadu government have closed schools and colleges in Chennai and asked the private IT firms to allow work from home for their employees on November 30. The step was taken to reduce the number of people commuting during the storm’s peak hours. Cyclone Fengal, which intensified into a cyclonic storm on November 29, is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry around midday, said the IMD, issuing a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …