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“It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi”
Social media posts Claim dated 14 Feb 2014.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE

What FACTLY found

According to information from the UAE government, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the country have experienced rainfall on numerous occasions over the years. For instance, in January 2020, Abu Dhabi received approximately 60mm of rainfall. While the inauguration of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi coincided with rainfall, it is not the first instance of rain in the area.

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In short

This claim spread on social media around 14 February 2014. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 19 February 2024. Its rating was “FALSE”.

Where the claim appeared

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