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Viral Video Claiming 200‑Km View of Mount Fuji Fuels Fresh Scrutiny of Delhi’s Air

The unverified clip has become a touchpoint for India’s pollution anxieties, prompting calls from environmental groups for coordinated action.

Overview

  • Azeem Mansoori posted an Instagram video from Japan asserting Mount Fuji was clearly visible from nearly 200 kilometres away as he praised the country’s clean air.
  • The clip drew strong engagement across Indian media and social platforms, with News18 reporting more than 28,000 views by December 23.
  • Commenters contrasted the scene with Delhi’s hazardous haze, with widely quoted reactions saying they “can’t even see ten metres ahead” in the capital.
  • Multiple outlets flagged the footage as user‑generated and said they had not independently verified the distance or conditions shown.
  • Coverage noted Mount Fuji’s 3,776‑metre elevation and that the peak is commonly visible from around 100–120 kilometres, as environmental groups urged sustained controls on vehicles, industry, crop‑residue burning and green spaces to improve Delhi’s air.