Zomato And Swiggy Riders Turn Heroes; Rescue Journalist And Many Others Caught In Hyderabad Floods

In the Hyderabad floods this monsoon, streets became fast-moving rivers, traffic crawled or stalled completely, and anyone daring to step out faced waist-deep water and unpredictable currents. In the middle of that chaos, Sumit Jha, a journalist, found himself clinging to his bike, certain that a gust of the flood could sweep him away. Then, help arrived from unlikely quarters: Swiggy and Zomato. 

Zomato And Swiggy Riders Save Lives During Hyderabad Floods

Hey @zomato @Swiggy, just wanted to share that your riders not only delivered food during this deluge, but also saved me and my bike from being swept away in the stormwater. They did the same for hundreds of people like me trying to reach home at midnight in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/gsgw5UyGW4

— Sumit Jha (@sumitjha__) September 17, 2025

Riders from Zomato and Swiggy, soaked to the bone but moving with calm urgency, grabbed Sumit Jha’s bike and pulled it through the stormwater. The journalist captured the moment on video, which he shared on X, showing the riders’ uniforms cutting through the water as they waded, muscles straining, and determined to prevent disaster. 

“Hey Zomato, Swiggy, just wanted to share that your riders not only delivered food during this deluge, but also saved me and my bike from being swept away in the stormwater. They did the same for hundreds of people like me trying to reach home at midnight in Hyderabad,” Jha wrote with a mix of relief and awe in his words.

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“Insanely Kind Of Them”: The Internet Reacts

Amid these tumultuous situations in the Hyderabad floods, social media exploded with applause for Swiggy and Zomato, asking about his health and wishing him a speedy recovery. “I’m glad you’re safe. Thanks to great human beings who helped you,” one user wrote. Another asked, incredulously, “Who the f*ck is ordering food in such situations? How will the delivery boy drive in such flood conditions?” Many chimed in, suggesting disaster-response training for delivery personnel, recognising the riders’ courage as a real-life lifeline during extreme weather.

Another wrote, “Insanely kind of them,” which captured the wholesome sentiment.

The authorities were scrambling, too. Hyderabad Traffic Police tweeted that their officers, alongside the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency, “worked tirelessly today to manage waterlogging and ensure smooth traffic flow across the city after heavy rainfall.” They urged residents to follow advisories, but in many areas, the water moved faster than anyone could intervene.

Tragically, not everyone was saved. Habeeb Nagar police officials confirmed that two young people, Arjun (26) and Rama (25), were swept away by the floodwaters around 9 pm. Despite three Disaster Response Force teams on the scene, the currents remained relentless, and the pair has yet to be found.

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Sumit Jha’s story isn’t just about a journalist or even delivery riders; it’s a snapshot of how humanity persists in chaotic situations. While the city battled its monsoon nightmare, ordinary people and people who usually deliver meals became heroes, pulling strangers from water that didn’t discriminate. Hyderabad continues to fight the floods, but in moments like this, courage is raw, unpolished, and unforgettable.

Cover Image Courtesy: sumitjha_/X