Subhechcha Ganguly 
Recently, some people in Bengaluru reported getting static shocks when they touched metal surfaces. It has become a popular issue among residents of IT city since a woman recently posted about her experience on social media. Numerous people admitted that they too were getting static shocks. Several people claimed that during the “weather transition,” this was typical. Some users have even created videos regarding Bengaluru’s static shock frequency on Instagram.
Specialists explain the phenomenon as follows: When we get a static shock, our first thought is to attribute it to broken electrical connections. Yet, static shocks frequently occur in dry conditions, particularly in the winter and during the season between winter and summer when the atmosphere is devoid of moisture. A few Twitter users chose the humorous way, tweeting things like, “Just waiting for Thor to emerge,” and “Congratulations! You’ve just learned about static electricity.”Static electricity basics. I experience this pretty frequently at the gym, especially in the cold. Another response stated, “I used to wonder whether I was turning into Thor or some Electroman. As many talked about love sparks flying between people, it also generated a lot of laughter on social media. There isn’t a clear explanation for it, according to Dr. K M Manjunath, chief of the medical department of Vikram Hospital. The city is still experiencing winter, and the mornings are still chilly. In the winter, static electric shocks are common. It occurs frequently in the US during the colder months. It specifically occurs when wearing polyester-based garments.
