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Disasters & emergencies fact checks

Explore claims publishers have checked about disasters & emergencies. Read their original ratings and follow the evidence.

3,259 published reviews in this topic

youturnDisasters & emergencies

An electric car parked outside a house explodes in Indore, causing panic in the area. Panic gripped a residential area of ​​Indore city when an electric car parked outside a house suddenly exploded. The blast was so powerful that residents in the vicinity were startled and rushed out of their homes. The incident reportedly occurred in the early morning hours, when the car was not charging, yet it suddenly exploded.

Publisher’s rating: false

Related reporting describes an explosion at an electric-car charging point outside a house in Indore, followed by a fire that killed seven people. It says a car was being charged, contrary to the claim that the car was not charging; the reporting also says the precise cause had not yet been confirmed.

FACTLYDisasters & emergencies

The video shows visuals from moments before the crash that killed Ajit Pawar, with visibility on the runway dropping seconds before landing.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY found that the video was unrelated to Ajit Pawar’s crash: it had been uploaded on 12 June 2013, well before the crash on 28 January 2026. The review says the footage shows a Boeing business jet in heavy rain, but notes it could not independently verify the recording’s exact location or time.

日本ファクトチェックセンターDisasters & emergencies

北海道〜東北でM5.2〜6.0の地震に注意?

Publisher’s rating: 誤り

A post on January 7, 2026, warned of an M5.2–6.0 earthquake from Tohoku to Hokkaido. The review says pinpoint earthquake prediction is not scientifically possible with current science and notes that earthquakes in that magnitude range occurred seven times in Japan during the first 22 days of 2026.

youturnDisasters & emergencies

Heart Breaking The winter calm at Sela Lake shattered on January 16 when a tourist group slipped near the frozen surface and the ice gave way. Four people fell into the icy water; two were rescued alive, while two lost their lives. The Indian Army and disaster response teams launched an immediate rescue in sub-zero temperatures, strong winds, and low oxygen, working against fading daylight. Officials reiterated that warnings clearly prohibit approaching frozen water bodies, as high-altitude ice is unpredictable and often lethal. The tragedy once again exposes a recurring issue in Himalayan tourist warnings are issued, but not always followed. What looks serene on camera often hides unforgiving danger.

Publisher’s rating: misleading

youturnDisasters & emergencies

’கோவை குனியமுத்தூர் கடந்த ஜனவரி 5ஆம் தேதி தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையை கடக்க முயன்ற காரின் மீது தனியார் பள்ளி பேருந்து மோதியது’ - ‘பாலிமர்’, ’குமுதம்’, ’News தமிழ்’ ஆகிய செய்தி ஊடகங்கள்.

Publisher’s rating: false

youturnDisasters & emergencies

n the middle of sudden floods in Sumatra, Indonesia, a moment unfolded that touched millions of hearts. A viral video shows a rare and powerful sight — a Sumatran elephant trying to rescue a tiger trapped in strong floodwaters. These two wild animals, who usually live apart and are often seen as rivals in nature, came together during a natural disaster. Amid chaos and danger, compassion and courage took over. The elephant’s calm strength and effort to help the struggling tiger has left people across Indonesia emotional. As the floodwaters surged, this scene reminded the world that humanity is not limited to humans. Even in the wild, empathy exists — especially in moments of crisis. Nature, once again, shows us its most unexpected and beautiful side.

Publisher’s rating: fake