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Old flash flood video falsely linked to Hindu festival Kumbh

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An old video of a flash flood from another state has been shared hundreds of times on social media.

It falsely claimed that it occurred during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj , a city in northern India .

The video shows a strong water current hitting the riverbank, causing people to flee.

The clip has been viewed more than 6.3 million times.