Bengaluru Roads Turn White After Rains, Netizens Curious As Video Goes Viral

A user shared a video of white Bengaluru roads on Instagram. Shared by a user named Milan, the clip shows thick white foam spread across a street. 

Some social media users have linked the foam to soapnut trees.

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In a scene reminiscent of a winter wonderland, white foam blanketed the streets of Bengaluru after heavy rains, baffling residents. A viral video capturing the unusual phenomenon has sparked a flurry of curiosity and theories across social media.

A user shared a video of white Bengaluru roads on Instagram. Shared by a user named Milan, the clip shows thick white foam spread across a street. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The video caption 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!"

It added, "If you're wondering which area—this is at NIMHANS Dairy Circle."

Some social media users have linked the foam to soapnut trees. They claim that the flowers of these trees release a soapy substance when mixed with rainwater, resulting in a frothy appearance on the roads—a phenomenon purportedly more common during the first rains. Other netizens speculated that the foam could have been caused by spilt dosa batter or detergent.

While the soapnut tree theory appears plausible to some, no official confirmation has been provided. Authorities have yet to comment on the origin of the mysterious white foam, leaving residents to continue speculating about its cause.