Imagine touching a metal surface and feeling a tiny shock. That is exactly what's happening at a place in India.
The 'Electronic City' of Bangalore has taken its name a bit too seriously as citizens have been complaining of static shocks after touching metal surfaces.
The phenomenon was brought to my attention after a Twitter user posted about her observation and experience of facing such shocks.
What started as a mere speculation quickly 'sparked' into resemblance as many Bangalore residents agreed in unison. Many residents took to social media to reveal that they have been facing such shocks after touching metal surfaces like door knobs, car doors, or a metal barriers at a park.
Experts feel that the main reason for static shocks is the Bangalore WEATHER. Static shocks often happen during the transition period from winter to summer, which happens to be right now.
Humidity in Bangalore ranges from 30%-70%. Therefore, it can get a bit dry, and hair sticks to woolen, silk, or synthetic clothes. This increases the chances of static shocks because they retain electrostatic charges.
There is a build-up of charges caused by the body collecting electrons. The charges continue to accumulate until they get a chance to flow into another object with fewer or opposite charges.
These shocks are not harmful, but the solution would be to wear natural fibers.
(Input from various media sources)