Video of Poplar Flowers Shared as a ‘Worm Rain’ Hitting China

Social media users have circulated a video claiming it shows a “worm storm” recently hitting China. The clip shows a row of parked cars covered with small cylindrical objects while pedestrians walk down the street holding umbrellas. 

“Odd video as China citizens told to find shelter after it started to rain worms,” a Twitter account posted.

Media outlets also shared the claim, including the New York Post.

For other social media users, this “strange rain of worms followed the day China brokered a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia.