As the heatwave tightens its grip, stories of people finding their own ways to deal with the rising temperature are becoming common. In the middle of this, one video has quickly picked up pace on social media. It shows how a simple attempt to stay away from the harsh sun ended up creating a difficult situation for a man.
Viral clip grabs attention online
The now widely shared video shows a man in a rural part of Rajasthan with a large steel milk can covering his head. As per what is being circulated, he used the container to shield himself from direct sunlight while riding.But the idea did not work the way he expected. The narrow opening of the can made it easy to wear, but when he tried to remove it later, it got stuck.
Left struggling on the roadside
After stopping, the man is seen standing on the roadside with the container still on his head. People nearby gathered around him. Some reacted with laughter, while others stepped in to help him get it off.The situation looked uncomfortable, though he did not appear to be injured in the video.
Questions around the intent
There are also claims that the act may have been done to create social media content. However, there is no clear confirmation on this.
Rajasthan facing intense heatwave
The incident comes at a time when Rajasthan is witnessing very high temperatures. In several areas, the mercury has crossed 44 degrees Celsius. Heatwave alerts have been issued for Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaipur.With such conditions, even regular helmets can feel too hot, which is why some people try different methods to stay comfortable while traveling.
Social media reactions continue
The video has been shared widely and continues to draw mixed responses. While some people see it as a quick idea, others feel it shows the risks of such attempts.Disclaimer: This article is based on a video and information circulating on social media. Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity, location, or details of the incident.Thumb image:
