Comparison between Katrina and Mumbai Rain-
Inches of rain in New Orleans due to hurricane Katrina – 18
Inches of rain in Mumbai (July 27th) - 37.1
Population of New Orleans - 484,674
Population of Mumbai - 12,622,500
Deaths in New Orleans within 48 hours of Katrina – 100 Deaths
In Mumbai within 48hours of the rain – 37
Number of people to be evacuated in New Orleans - entire city Number of people evacuated
In Mumbai - 10,000
Cases of shooting and violence in New Orleans - Countless
Cases of shooting and violence in Mumbai – NONE
Time taken for US army to reach New Orleans - 48hours
Time taken for Indian army and navy to reach Mumbai - 12hours
Status 48hours later - New Orleans is still waiting for relief, army and electricity Status 48hours later - Mumbai is back on its feet and is business is as usual
USA - world's most developed nation
India – just a developing nation
Pictures -
Hurricane Katrina Devastation -
http://www.funonthenet.in/content/view/166/31/
Mumbai Rain -
http://www.funonthenet.in/content/view/114/31/