Bengaluru Roads Covered in Snow-Like Foam After Rain: A Peculiar Phenomenon Baffles Netizens

March 23, 2025, Bengaluru: In a surprising turn of events, parts of Bengaluru were covered in a thick, snow-like foam after heavy rainfall on Saturday, March 22, leaving residents and social media users in awe and confusion. The unusual sight, which unfolded primarily near the NIMHANS Dairy Circle, attracted widespread attention as videos of the foamy streets went viral on platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

One of the videos, shared by Instagram user Milan, showed the streets blanketed in a dense white foam, with vehicles leaving distinct tracks as they moved through the foam. The video was captioned, “Does anyone know what’s happening? Bangalore’s streets turned into a foam party after an unexpected summer rain!” The curious visuals quickly sparked conversations online, with users speculating on the source of the foam.

Some users theorized that the foam was caused by natural elements, particularly the soapnut (Shikakai) trees. According to one explanation, when the raindrops fall on soapnuts, they create a foam-like appearance on the roads. The foam, it was suggested, is a result of soapnuts, which are commonly used in shampoos and hair products, reacting with rainwater and vehicular movement.

However, others took a more humorous approach, joking that someone had dropped a bottle of Surf Excel detergent while driving, which contributed to the foam-like spectacle. One user even commented, “Yesterday while heading back home, I thought this was the new Manali Bangalore Yojna scheme, where artificial snow is created and spread onto the roads.”

Despite the widespread curiosity, experts believe that this foam is likely the result of a natural phenomenon involving soapnuts or possibly industrial waste washing off into the streets due to the rainfall. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter further to rule out any environmental hazards.

For now, the foamy streets have sparked both amusement and bewilderment among residents, leaving Bengaluru with a quirky memory of a rainy day.