As temperatures soar across India, many individuals are falling ill and experiencing heat-related illnesses. While some are able to stay indoors to avoid the scorching heat, many others must brave the sun to earn a living. Recognizing this, Instagrammer Suchi Sharma decided to distribute packets of buttermilk to these workers, providing them with some relief from the heat.
In a video posted by Sharma, she is seen visiting a ground in Delhi where people are working. Approaching them with warmth, she asks if they would like some refreshing buttermilk packets. She is then shown distributing the packets to the hardworking individuals, spreading joy and refreshment.
Captioning the video, Sharma wrote, “Let’s unite with compassion in this severe heatwave.”
The video, posted two days ago, has garnered over 5.4 million views and numerous likes. Many viewers took to the comments section to share their reactions, with several applauding Sharma for her gesture.
Here are some of the reactions:
- One person wrote, “Thank you for this; you deserve all the happiness.”
- Another added, “Forget about the money she spent, but talk about the sacrifice she made going out in that heat and doing that.”
- A third commented, “In this summer, with this zeal you are serving, you are blessed. God bless you, and stay safe.”
- “Your small contribution to society counts a lot,” posted a fourth.
- A fifth said, “May God bless you, and others who cannot do the same try just offering a glass of water to the delivery guy who comes to deliver, the bhaji wale bhaiya or didi who sells bhaji at your neighbourhood or comes to the doorstep and try keeping a big flat bowl with water outside for animals to drink.”