Several posts on social media have shared a video showing hailstones of extraordinary dimensions falling over an urban area, allegedly in India. The images went viral quickly, generating alarm among users who commented on and shared the content.
However, the images do not correspond to reality. This is a manipulated or artificially created video, and not genuine footage of a hailstorm in India or any other location.
Misinformation about extreme weather phenomena is common on social media, where false or exaggerated content tends to generate more engagement and shares than verified information.
This case highlights the need to verify the authenticity of viral videos before sharing them, especially when they show phenomena that seem extraordinary or unlikely.
