India, Aug. 19 -- A dramatic rescue unfolded in Thane as locals sprang into action to save two people trapped in an SUV stuck in a waterlogged underpass. Heavy rains had flooded the area, leaving the car unable to move.

A video of the incident showed the SUV stranded in knee-to-waist-deep water, while two locals waded into the flooded underpass and swam towards the vehicle to rescue the people inside.

Authorities in Mumbai advised residents to leave home only for essential reasons and encouraged offices to allow work from home. Despite this, thousands battled the flooding when they went outside.

The video quickly went viral on X, with many praising the courage of the locals who swam into the flooded underpass to rescue the people insid...