Viral Video: Woman Uses Toxic Yamuna Foam To Wash Hair, Internet Reacts

A shocking and bizarre video has taken the internet by storm, featuring a woman washing her hair with the thick, toxic foam floating atop the heavily polluted Yamuna River. Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the user ‘mrjethwani_’, the clip has amassed over a million views and ignited a wave of disbelief and outrage.

In the footage, the woman casually works the poisonous foam into her hair as if it were regular shampoo, with other women nearby seemingly undisturbed by the hazardous act. The disturbing visuals underscore the dire state of pollution in India’s rivers, with the Yamuna being a stark example. The video's exact location and timing are unclear, but its unsettling impact has been unmistakable.

Netizens flooded the comments with reactions ranging from shock to frustration. “They have no idea how toxic this industrial waste foam is,” one user lamented. Another highlighted the environmental crisis, remarking, “This is the condition of the rivers of our country, which we all call mother. These rivers have become so polluted, and no one is paying attention to it.”

Critics were quick to call out the authorities for their inaction. “This is Delhi, it doesn't matter here, life in Delhi is not what the villagers think it is,” one person wrote, hinting at the dissonance between urban reality and rural perceptions. The video exposed a longstanding problem, sparking renewed demands for intervention.

Others responded with sarcasm and grim humor. “After a few days, they will see a skin doctor,” one user speculated. Another joked, “Shampoo and water mix hair wash combo,” adding a touch of dark humor to an otherwise grim situation.

This viral moment serves as a haunting reminder of India’s urgent need for environmental reforms and greater awareness about the health risks associated with extreme pollution.