A video of a massive flood and landslides went viral on social media, claiming it to be the current flood situation in Assam.
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However, upon investigation, we found that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated to the Assam floods. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search. This led us to an Instagram handle where the viral video was uploaded on May 5, 2026.
But the Assam floods started on July 19, 2026. This makes it clear that the viral video predates the current flood situations in Assam.
We found a video on an Instagram handle on March 2, 2026, that contained some clips similar to the viral video. According to the caption, the video is from Minas Gerais, Brazil.
A similar video was uploaded on a Facebook page on March 2, 2026.
According to the caption, the video shows severe floods and landslides in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
This makes it clear that the video predates the Assam floods.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is misleading. The viral video has been available on the internet since at least March 2026, which predates the Assam Floods.
Title: Unrelated Video Is Going Viral As The Current Flood Situation In Assam.
Written By: Debanjana Baishya
Result: Misleading
