
A viral video currently circulating on social media, purportedly showing the recent devastating floods in Nepal, has been identified as misleading. According to an investigation by The Quint, the footage in question does not depict the current crisis in Nepal but is instead an older video from Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Digital forensic analysis confirms that the video has been present on the internet for at least two months prior to the recent flooding events in Nepal. The misattribution of such footage is a recurring challenge during natural disasters, where older or unrelated clips are frequently repurposed to generate engagement or amplify the perceived scale of a current emergency.
Fact-checkers emphasize the importance of verifying visual content before sharing, especially during humanitarian crises where accurate information is vital for relief coordination. The circulation of such misidentified media can lead to confusion and may detract from the credibility of genuine reports coming from the affected regions in Nepal and India.
The Quint has conducted a forensic verification of viral footage, confirming that the video circulating as recent Nepal flood footage is actually from Arunachal Pradesh and predates the Nepal event by two months. This aligns with standard fact-checking practices regarding the spread of misinformation during natural disasters.
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Original report: The Quint