A strange phenomenon was reported in the streets of China. It is about the rain of worms that affected thousands of people and that turned heads in the social networks in the last hours.
In videos and images it was possible to see how hundreds of thousands of these insects covered cars, covering every part, from the windshield to everything visible above. The report of the situation was given in Beijingthe Chinese capital.
Rain of worms in China: why it happens
Multiple videos on the TikTok social network, with reproductions that exceed seven million views, show how some cars are covered by what at first glance is presumed to be worms.
In the video, people are seen walking the streets, with their cars covered in these insects. Users reported that they are dragged by the same air.
The videos that have been broadcast on the internet and that have gained fame in the last hours were uploaded to digital platforms since February 28, 2023, which means that the event on the other side of the world took place several days ago, but in Mexico and Latin American countries, it has hardly captured the eyes of curious people who ask for explanations regarding this phenomenon.
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How is the rain of worms generated?
So far, no official statement from the authorities has been released about the alleged rumor that it is a “rain of worms,” nor have any pronouncements from experts, scientists, or scholars been released to explain the exact cause or reason.
What is it and what is the reason for the so-called rain of worms?
One of the hypotheses points out that these “worms” are actually poplar flowers, which are full of seeds and when they fall they look like caterpillars. Other people on social networks believe that these animals fell from a building near the place that could be infested with these bugs.
What are poplar flowers?
The poplar flowers come from a tree that is located in China, which jump from hanging branches have colorful colors or simply become gray, depending on the season; its shape is cylindrical and elongated and the season in which it begins to flower is between the months of February and March, its fruits are grouped, in the form of hanging structures, like elongated capsules and often release seeds with white hairs.
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