Published 18:03 IST, March 11th 2023

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

A bizarre video from the city of Beijing showing roads and vehicles covered with worm-like creatures has taken social media by storm.

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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'. 

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'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.

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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?"

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18:03 IST, March 11th 2023