It was 2007.
I was new to Hyderabad.
One day, I boarded bus no. 49 from Somajiguda towards Begumpet.
Then I realized I had forgotten my purse. I was dumb and 21 years old. An idiot from village.
Not even one rupee in my pocket.
The conductor asked me to get down.
I pleaded.
A stranger uncle sitting there quietly paid for my ticket.
I donโt remember his face.
I donโt know his name.
He probably doesnโt remember me either.
But I still remember the kindness.
Today, thousands come to Hyderabad searching for a better life.
Uber drivers.
Blinkit delivery partners.
Conductors.
Beauticians.
House-help workers.
Snabbit workers.
Young people arriving from small towns with almost nothing.
If you ever come across a brother or sister who genuinely needs help, please help them.
Tip an extra amount.
Offer some water.
Speak with respect.
Be patient.
It may mean very little to you.
But on someone elseโs difficult day, it can mean everything.
Maybe that is how good karma travels.
One stranger helps another.
Years later, that kindness is still remembered.
Hyderabad, you gave me everything.
I will always love you for it. โค๏ธ
@balaji25_t IMDโs gives Hyderabad roughly 148.5 mm in September and 113.9 mm in October under the 1991โ2020 normals. And the historical September numbers show just how volatile it can be: Hyderabad had 93 mm in September 2018, but 440 mm in September 2016 and 322 mm in 2019. CHATGPT
@balaji25_t It was said the same in the beginning of June. The trend has been that often there have been years where Hyderabad received rainfall only thru development of low-pressure areas. I hope we see similar in Sep and October.