Mysterious White Foam Appears on Roads After Rain, Sparks Online Buzz
Mysterious White Foam Appears on Roads After Rain, Sparks Online Buzz
Bengaluru, typically known for its pleasant climate, saw an unusual turn of events on Saturday as heavy rains and thunderstorms hit the city. The downpour brought a much-needed change, but it was accompanied by a bizarre sight—white foam mysteriously covered parts of the roads,
leaving residents puzzled and intrigued.
A video capturing this unusual sight has gone viral on Instagram. Shared by a user named Milan, the clip shows thick white foam covering a street, sparking curiosity and raising questions about its origin. The text overlay on the video reads, “Mysterious white foam covers Bengaluru roads after unexpected rainfall. What’s happening?” Milan captioned the video, “Does anyone know what’s happening? Bengaluru’s streets turned into a foam party after an unexpected summer rain!”
See the video here:
Milan later addressed the questions of curious viewers by explaining, “For those asking about the location, this is NIMHANS Dairy Circle.”
The video has quickly gone viral, racking up 4.5 million views and sparking a mix of curiosity and humor online. While some offered their theories, others took a lighter approach.
One user suggested, “It’s the soapnut tree. When the first rains hit, the flowers create a foamy substance when they mix with water. It’s slippery for two-wheelers, but it’s always fun to watch!”
Another quipped, “Someone must have dropped Surf Excel while driving home.”
A third user cautioned, “If it’s soapnut, it’s definitely slippery… Be careful, everyone!”
Another user humorously commented, “It’s Dosa batter”
Another user supported the tree explanation, adding, “The foam comes from flowers of these
trees reacting with water. These trees can be found all over Bangalore’s roads.”
A further user provided a detailed explanation, saying, “The foam is caused by soap nuts that have fallen from the soapnut tree (Shikakai). When raindrops land on them and vehicles pass, it creates foam. This is a regular occurrence.”
