The use of social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram for information sharing during the flash flood crisis in Nepal.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 30

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Misinformation about the disaster in Nepal is circulating, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook for information dissemination. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Twitter
defunct American social media company
- Harris County used Meta platforms for targeted ads, with findings subsequently discussed on KTRH radio and exposed via Twitter.Thu 11:57
- SpaceX acquired Twitter's platform and integrated it into its SI division.Thu 02:14
Nepal
country in South Asia
- Bangladesh and Nepal received LDC graduation deferment following a request by the party-led government.07:06
- Regions including Uttarakhand, Peru, Tibet, and Nepal are noted to share vulnerability to glacial avalanche hazards.06:29

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