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While many netizens responded jokingly to the post, some believed that the unique view was due to the impression of soapnuts fallen from the soapnut tree.
Credits: Screengrab of video shared on Instagram
A mysterious thick, snow-like foam blanketed the streets of Bengaluru following heavy rain on Saturday. While the rain was pleasant news for the locals, bringing respite from the hot weather, it was the unique view of the streets that caught the attention.
Several videos are making the rounds on social media platforms, featuring the snow-like foam covering the streets in the NIMHANS Dairy Circle area.
The clip was initially shared by an Instagram user, Milan, with the caption: “Does anyone know what’s happening? Bangalore’s streets turned into a foam party after an unexpected summer rain!”
The video shows cars plying on the roads, covered in white foam. The vehicles also left a trail as they passed by on the road.
While Bengaluru normally has a moderate climate throughout the year, the foam gave the city the impression of having experienced snowfall.
Netizens were also quick to react to the video. Some users also explained probable reasons behind the unique view.
“It’s caused due to the impression of soapnuts fallen from the soapnut tree (Shikakai) when raindrops fall over them and simultaneous vehicular movement causes. Foam-like appearances… These are common… These soapnuts are used in shampoos and Shikakai powder like Samrat,” wrote a netizen.
A second user sarcastically said, “Someone dropped Surf Excel while driving back home.”
“Yesterday while heading back home I thought this was new Manali Bangalore Yojna scheme under where the artificial snow is created and spread onto the road. Ig it’s most prolly mid Acid Rain,” wrote a third user.
Another explained, “It’s due to the soapnut tree. During the first rains these flowers create a foam-like substance when they mix with water. Risky for two-wheelers to ride as it’s ‘slippery’ always fun to see them.”
