Is it raining worms in China? Viral video from Beijing leaves netizens perplexed | WATCH

A bizarre video from Chinese city of Beijing showing roads and vehicles covered with worm-like creatures has taken social media by storm, with people wondering where 'rain of worms' came from.

Some reports have even claimed that people in Beijing would w be required to carry umbrellas to avoid getting hit by 'worm rain'. 

'Worm rain' on Beijing streets leaves netizens perplexed

As of w, re has been official explanation from Chinese authorities, but scientific journal Mor Nature Network has suggested that worm-like creatures were dropped after being swept up by heavy winds. "This type of occurrence happens after a storm when insects are caught up in a whirlpool," as per a report published by New York Post.

Meanwhile, a Chinese journalist named Shen Shwei on Twitter has tried to solve mystery. He claimed that video clip was fake, and Beijing did t witness any rainfall in recent times. "I'm in Beijing, and this video is fake. Beijing hasn’t gotten any rainfall se days," Shiwei tweeted.

After video went viral online, some users claimed that video was fake, while ors said that worms were only on cars and t on road. However, ar section has claimed that this type of incident is t abrmal and occurs during March.

Here's how Twitteratis reacted to 'worm rain' video

One user who saw video took to comment section and wrote, "Le Chinese kid: Daddy Daddy, food is falling from sky." Ar person's comment read, "Please correct it. It's food rain." A third user questioned, "Why se are only on one side of road and or side is so clean?" Ar user asked, "Are se edible?"

Im: Republic World