Overview

• Residents of Jainagar in Bihar’s Madhubani district filmed distant snow-capped peaks on October 7 after showers cleared the air.
• Videos posted by X user Satyam Raj circulated widely, with e InIndian Express reporting more than one million views.
• Coverage quotes meteorologists who say heavy rainfall can remove particulates and reduce haze, allowing unusually long-range views.
• Some posts and reports claim Mount Everest was visible and estimate a distance of about 200 kilometres, which remains unverified.
• Outlets drew comparisons to similar sightings reported during the 2020 lockdown when cleaner air improved visibility across the northern plains.