WATCH: Indian embrace extreme weather with dance
A video has gone viral illustrating how people in Gujarat, India, have reconciled with the flash floods and heavy rainfall phenomenon, instead of worrying about the complexities of climate change, by celebrating traditional Gujarati folk dances and finding joy amid extreme weather events. Heavy rains pounded Vadodara, an area of Gujarat, over the past week, leading to knee-deep flooding in parts of the state. But for the people of Gujarat, the relentless downpour was no deterrent to their festive spirit. In Vadodara, a group of spirited locals took to the waterlogged streets to perform Garba, the traditional Gujarati folk dance, showcasing a unique blend of resilience and celebration in the face of climate change. A video capturing this extraordinary scene has gone viral on social media, likely recorded during the Janmashtami festival. The footage shows men, women, and children wading through floodwaters with unabated enthusiasm, dancing to the rhythmic beats of Garba music blaring