Indian Entrepreneur Juggles Between Flooded Balcony And Zoom Meetings During Dubai Rains
As Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall that hit parts of the United Arab Emirates, a video of Fable and Mane CEO Akash Mehta’s struggles during the flash floods has gone viral on social media. In the video, Akash can be seen managing Zoom calls while clearing his flooded balcony.
The video shows Mehta filling buckets of rainwater and dumping them on the streets to clear his balcony. He even playfully pours water on himself with a dustpan and dances around. Despite the chaos, he manages to attend Zoom meetings and explains his delay due to the water issue.
The clip has garnered over 13.4 million views and 332,000 likes, with social media users expressing their amusement at Akash’s antics. Comments flooded in, with one user calling him the “funniest founder ever” and another sharing a similar experience during a Zoom meeting.
Meanwhile, Dubai experienced record-breaking rainfall over three days, causing chaos in the city and raising concerns about climate change. The heavy rain also affected neighboring Arab nations, with at least 18 people losing their lives in Oman.
Akash Mehta’s lighthearted approach to dealing with the Dubai flash floods has brought a moment of laughter amidst the challenging situation, capturing the attention of millions online.