It's 'snowing' in Bengaluru but not the kind that would delight people

This is toxic and chemical in nature, which has created chaos on the city's Whitefield Main Road

Snowfall, Bengaluru snowing, snowing
Toxic snowfall in Whitefield Main Road, Bengaluru. Photo: ANI
ANI Bengaluru
Last Updated : May 29 2017 | 4:30 PM IST

After the pre-monsoon showers that relieved the information technology (IT) city, Bengaluru people 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, but the toxic and chemical kinds which has created chaos on the city's Whitefield Main Road.

The showers in the city have led to foaming of the Varthur lake once again, this time bringing the foam right on to the roads, troubling people in commuting.

Commuters faced trouble while managing traffic on Saturday and Sunday as the foamy goop billowed on the road from the lake.

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.

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First Published: May 29 2017 | 4:23 PM IST

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