Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
Claim
Video shows impact of Cyclone Dana in Odisha.
Such posts can be seen here, here and here.
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Fact
A Google lens search on the keyframes of the viral clip led us to a YouTube video by @BOMBAYBEATSBITES, dated May 18, 2021. It featured the same visuals of huge waves washing up on the shore as seen in the viral clip.
The same video was also uploaded on YouTube channel @ryanbharathedits on May 15, 2021 to allegedly show Cyclone Tauktae’s effect in Kanyakumari.
A Facebook post by @assamHtok, dated May 15, 2021, featured the same footage that has been shared to show Cyclone Dana “unleashing fury in Odisha.”
Multiple such posts from 2021, such as this, this and this, carried the same footage.
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We were not independently able to ascertain the exact location seen in the video. However, it dates back to at least May 2021, and does not show the impact of Cyclone Dana in Odisha.
Result: False
Sources
YouTube Video By @BOMBAYBEATSBITES, Dated May 18, 2021
YouTube Video By @ryanbharathedits, Dated May 15, 2021
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Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
