02 Jul 2023, 02:48 PM IST
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
Mumbai's rainy season is famous but often leads to chaos and disruption on the roads due to acute waterlogging conditions.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
The rains between July and September choke the city and adversely impact daily lives scores of people, sometimes resulting in loss of life and property.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
An artist named Manoj Omre used artificial intelligence to envision modern-day vehicles that could combat the rain havoc.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
The artist shared a post on Instagram showcasing futuristic vehicles designed using the software Midjourney.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
One vehicle featured is a covered boat with people inside, labeled with "BEST," resembling local buses.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
Another image shows a man traveling on a flooded road on a scooter enclosed in a protective bubble.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
A red-colored train coach is depicted on the waterlogged streets of Mumbai, with people inside enjoying the monsoon.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
One of the images portrays a submarine, suggesting an underwater vehicle for navigating flooded areas.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
These imaginative vehicles offer potential solutions to the challenges faced during Mumbai's rainy season.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre
The artist's Instagram post sparked interest and discussion about the need for innovative infrastructure systems to mitigate the impact of heavy rains in the city.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: Ig : manojomre