A blanket of foam filled the roads, painting an almost surreal picture that could be mistaken for a snow-covered landscape from afar in central China.

The astonishing spectacle was filmed in Xuchang City in Henan Province on July 12.

According to reports, a nearby laundry detergent factory was overwhelmed by the might of floodwaters, leading to an unprecedented release of detergent foam that gushed onto the streets.

On July 12 in Xuchang, Henan, a surprising scene unfolded.

Streets were covered in foam, giving the illusion of snow from a distance.

The spectacle, recorded by a local blogger, was caused by floodwaters overwhelming a nearby laundry detergent factory, resulting in a mass release of detergent foam into the streets.