'Incorrect Analogy': Ex Jet Airways CEO Calls Out Anand Mahindra's 'Not Mumbai' Post on Dubai Rains

Heavy rains in Dubai caused severe flooding, leading to submerged vehicles and disrupted daily life in the United Arab Emirates. Social media platforms are filled with images and videos of the impact on the city streets. As a result, authorities took swift action as they decided to close schools and implement remote work to ensure safety. Amidst the chaos, renowned Indian entrepreneur Anand Mahindra captured the attention of social media users after he shared a video showing the flooded roads of the UAE capital. In his post, Mahindra compared the situation with India’s entertainment and financial capital and wrote, “Nope. Not Mumbai. Dubai.”

As the billionaire’s post gained traction, it also grabbed the attention of Sanjiv Kapoor, former CEO designate of Jet Airways. Retweeting the post, he commented, “Incorrect analogy. Dubai was not built for such heavy rains – rains that would flood most cities. A better analogy would be if it suddenly snowed heavily in Bombay, which was not built to handle snow at all. Would people in snowy Oslo mock Bombay?”.

Meanwhile, another user rushed to the defense of Anand Mahindra, Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra. They wrote, “Anand Mahindra is not mocking Dubai, merely stating a fact that Mumbai does look like that often when it rains, but it’s Dubai this time. Dubai or any country specially built with modern infrastructure can never, I repeat never overrule any weather conditions and therefore must be built foolproof. Dubai may not have massive rains but it sits next to the ocean therefore it cannot possibly not have the best drainage system possible.”

The individual further pointed out the role of cloud seeding in heavy rainfall, saying, “Your statement is biased for you like and probably love Dubai to the extent that you think it can never make a Mistake, it is nearly perfect, unlike Mumbai. It’s not,” the X user added.

It was then that Kapoor clarified in a separate tweet, “Ok, upon re-reading the post, maybe it is not mocking Dubai. However, the point remains that Dubai was not built for heavy rains, no matter what the source of the rain (seeding, etc.). It would be impractical to build cities to handle any extreme weather scenario, however unlikely.”

Also Read: Dubai Vs Mumbai: Desis Troll ‘Dream City’ As Visuals of Waterlogging After Heavy Rainfall Go Viral

“This is not normal rain in any city! If seeded, it produced much more than they would have been expecting. A year’s worth of rain in a few hours!” he added.

Amidst the heavy rains, not only schools and offices but also premium shopping destinations like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates have been affected. Social media videos show ankle-deep in major spots. To ensure safety, the Dubai International Airport has begun diverting incoming flights until weather conditions improve.