Traffic snarls in Bengaluru, as toxic snow with unbearable stink blankets city

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Bengaluru: The city of Bengaluru has been blanketed in a layer of toxic snow, which is full of chemicals and is extremely harmful for the health of the people. After the pre-monsoon showers that relieved the IT city, Bengalureans are now facing trouble due to a one-of-its-own-kind of snowfall. It's not the usual snowfall which delights people and cools the environment, and is creating chaos on the city's Whitefield Main Road. Commuters faced trouble while managing traffic on Saturday and Sunday as the foamy goop billowed on the road from the lake. The showers in the city have led to foaming of the lake once again, this time bringing the foam right on to the roads, troubling people in commuting. Adding to the woes is the unbearable stink coming from the froth. The pictures and videos of the pathetic state have been posted by the locals on social media, with many criticising the civic bodies for the utter disorder. However, this is not the first time that this has happened. It is a recurrent problem which is only increasing with every passing day. Last year in April, the same had happened with the froth spouting from the Varthur Lake onto the roads, causing a traffic jam. The Bellandur Lake in the city made headlines recently, for catching fire on May 7. As an aftermath, thick smog surrounded the heavily-polluted lake, making it difficult for the passers-by to breathe. (With agency inputs)