Claim: A viral video circulating on social media shows Delhi airport submerged in water due to heavy rainfall, leading users to believe that the airport turned into a “sea.”
Fact: False and Misleading. The viral video being shared is not from Delhi Airport and does not depict any recent incident. It is an old video from Dubai International Airport, recorded during heavy rains in the UAE in April 2024.
Fact-Check & Investigation
- A Google reverse image search revealed that the video was first uploaded on April 17, 2024, and had nothing to do with Delhi.
- The same visuals were posted by The National on X (formerly Twitter) on April 16, 2024, with the caption:
“Waterlogging at Dubai airport after heavy rains in UAE.” - No credible news outlet reported any flooding or disruption at Delhi Airport on or around July 19, 2025.
- A Google keyword search also showed no media coverage of recent flooding at Delhi Airport.
Conclusion
The viral video claiming Delhi airport is flooded is fake. It is actually from Dubai International Airport in April 2024, not Delhi. Users are advised to verify information before sharing and avoid falling for misleading visuals.