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“Video of a cloud sinking/ falling from the sky in Indonesia.”
Social media posts Claim dated 26 Nov 2024.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE

What FACTLY found

The white substance seen in the video is not an actual cloud falling from the sky. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Director confirmed that it is most likely a condensation of water vapour or gas created due to human activity and not a natural cloud.

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media around 26 November 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 27 November 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.

Where the claim appeared

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