Old Videos Misleadingly Shared as Recent Storm in Saudi Arabia: Fact Check

Amid heavy downpour in several countries in the region, a viral video claiming to show the recent storm in Saudi Arabia has sparked online debates. Shared with a caption suggesting ‘Saudi Arabia Storm today,’ the compilation of various clips has elicited queries and confusion. The Quint received inquiries about the authenticity of the video on its WhatsApp tipline.

The video in question features a mix of clips portraying tumultuous weather conditions, but upon investigation, it was discovered that some of the footage is old and not related to the recent downpour in Saudi Arabia. This discovery raises concerns about the spread of misinformation during breaking events.

To ascertain the accuracy of the content, reverse image searches were conducted on all the videos included in the compilation. While specific details could not be found for some clips, the verified instances shed light on the misleading nature of the shared material.

Despite the inability to independently verify the context or location of certain videos, the overarching issue remains the dissemination of outdated and irrelevant visuals in the context of a current event like the storm in Saudi Arabia.

It is evident that the viral video circulating online is a mix of old and unrelated content, falsely attributed to the recent weather situation in Saudi Arabia. This serves as a reminder to exercise caution and scrutiny when consuming and sharing information on social media platforms.