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The claim

This photo shows a pothole-ridden road in Delhi after the December 2024 rains

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review says the viral photo was digitally edited and that its original version showed a Delhi road inspection, not conditions after the December 2024 rains. It identifies the original photo as having been captured on 30 September 2024, when Chief Minister Atishi and PWD officials inspected roads.[S1]

Additional context

The image description places the road near the NSIC Complex at Kalkaji and dates the inspection to 30 September 2024. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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