Heavy rain in Mumbai led to severe floods across the city. The IMD has issued a red alert on 20 August 2025. Against this backdrop, a man being swept away in floods went viral on social media claiming the footage to be from Dadar Chopati, Mumbai.
However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and from Ajmer. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We noticed a text overlay on the video that reads, “Ajmer Sharif”.
We took screenshots from the video and conducted a reverse image search. This led us to a similar video on the YouTube channel Brut America uploaded on 21 July 2025 with a description, “Heavy rainfall on July 18 caused severe waterlogging in parts of Ajmer, including near the Dargah of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Dramatic video shows a man being swept away by floodwaters near Nizam Gate before a hotel worker rushed in to rescue him.”
Taking this clue, we conducted a relevant keyword search which led us to a report published in India Today on 20 July 2025 that contained the viral video. The report read, “Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has disrupted life in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, creating flood-like conditions across the city. In a shocking incident from the Dargah Bazar area, a man was swept away by the strong water current. Fortunately, alert shopkeepers nearby acted swiftly and rescued him safely.
We found another report published in NDTV on 19 July 2025 that contained the viral video. The report reads, “After heavy rain lashed Ajmer on July 18, several parts of the city, including the revered Dargah of Khwaja Garib Nawaz, were left severely waterlogged. The downpour inundated the narrow lanes around the shrine, turning them into fast-flowing streams. In one such spot outside the Dargah’s Nizam Gate, a potentially tragic incident unfolded when a man lost his footing and was nearly swept away by the forceful current.
A video of the incident shows alarming scenes of severe flooding in the area. The pilgrim, holding a water bottle, is swept away by gushing water. Several bystanders immediately attempt to help, but the force of the water proves too strong for them.
What followed was a moment of courage and quick thinking. A staff member of a nearby hotel acted without hesitation. Despite the force of the gushing water, he managed to grab the man and pull him to the side. His swift response prevented what could have easily turned into a fatal mishap. The timely intervention by a staffer from Hashmi Hotel made all the difference.”
This makes it clear that the viral video is from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is false. The viral video is not a recent video from Dadar Chopati, Mumbai. This is an old video from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Title:Old Video From Ajmer, Rajasthan Going Viral As A Recent Video From Mumbai.
Fact Check By: Debanjana BaishyaResult: False
