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| A screenshot of - video Continuous rain worsens foam at Bellandur lake |
The toxic foam at Bangalore's infamous Bellandur lake has bloated and descended on the overbridge in full force thanks to the heavy rain, the city has been receiving over the last few days.
The low pressure belt at Bay of Bengal, which is growing into a depression, has unleashed heavy rain over large parts of South India.
The residents of the Bellandur area in India's IT capital Bangalore are among the worst affected.
The highly polluted lake breaks into a snowy froth caused by the sewage and industrial pollutants, which flow into it. Whenever it rains, the froth builds up imposing itself on the nearby roads.
The recent heavy rain has turned the foam into a mini avalanche making it difficult even for large motor vehicles to pass through the over bridge.
The highly picturesque foam contains harmful chemicals like nitrates, potassium and sulphates, which release a pungent smell and causes irritation on contact with skin.
The toxic chemicals in Bellandur lake had caught fire recently and the sight of a burning water body had made international headlines.
Continuous rain worsens foam at Bellandur lake - Video published by Twitter User Nolan Pinto
The situation at the Bellandur lake due to the continuous rains in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/TybdePBRjX— nolan pinto (@nolanentreeo) November 16, 2015