Mysterious water along with stones erupt from borewells in central India
by Aditi VermaIn a shocking incident in central India’s Madhya Pradesh water and stones gushed out from a borewell with such high pressure that it shot up 40 feet into the air, leaving farmers in fear and confusion. The strange phenomenon lasted for nearly 20 minutes before subsiding.
The incident took place in Mukarampur village, which is located in Khurai Block, Sagar District on November 11.
Visuals showed a farmer, standing in his field, explaining during an interview how, 20 minutes after starting his irrigation motor, a sudden and intense eruption occurred at the borewell. Water shot up rapidly with immense force, soaring several feet into the air, while large, unusual stones also emerged from the borewell, adding to the spectacle. The farmer gestures to the borewell in the background, describing how the water and stones shot upwards, creating a scene of surprise and fear in the peaceful agricultural setting. The farmer’s face reflects a mix of astonishment and concern as he recounts the event.
The sudden pressure surprised local farmers, who quickly fled the scene in fear for their safety. The eruption continued for around 20 minutes before the pressure slowly diminished, and the flow of water stopped.
Initially, the water flow had been good, but 15 days ago, Singh had installed a motor at a depth of 50 feet for irrigation purposes. However, due to insufficient water flow, he deepened the motor to 125 feet. While testing the motor’s efficiency, the unexpected pressure caused the water and stones to shoot out violently from the borewell.
Singh’s motor became trapped during the eruption, with no way to remove it, causing a financial setback. Singh had spent 60,000 INR on the machine, but now, he is unable to either remove or fix it, leaving him unable to irrigate his fields and facing potential losses.
Dr. P.K. Kathal, a professor of Geology at Dr. Harisingh Gaur University, explained that stones likely got stuck during the grouting process of the borewell and were ejected when the pressure built up. He suggested that such an incident is unlikely to occur again.
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