In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, the sudden gush of water that erupted from underground following tube well drilling in the Mohangarh region three days ago has now stopped. This natural water flow subsiding on Monday has brought relief to the district administration and other agencies.
The leakage of gas along with the water has also ceased.
In a surprising revelation, groundwater experts have stated that the sand emerging from underground appears to belong to the Tertiary period. This indicates that the water released might be approximately 60 million years old. Experts believe this warrants a detailed study, which could include drilling additional wells to gather more data.
Tertiary Period Sand Found with Water
On Monday, officials from the Central Ground Water Board, IIT Jodhpur, and the State Ground Water Board, led by senior hydrogeologist Dr. Narayan Inkhia, visited the site to assess the situation. Efforts are underway to remove buried trucks and machinery from the drilling site. To ensure the water flow does not restart, technical assistance has been sought from ONGC, and a crisis management team has been requested.
Experts noted that the sand accompanying the water is from the Tertiary period, suggesting that the water could indeed be millions of years old.
Timeline of the Incident
The incident began on December 28 at around 10 a.m. when a borewell was being drilled in a field owned by BJP Nagar Mandal President Vikram Singh. After reaching a depth of approximately 850 feet, water gushed out under high pressure. Along with the water, gas also emerged forcefully, with the water jet rising as high as 10 feet. This unexpected sight alarmed the locals, as water flowed like a river through the fields.
By Monday, the water flow had stopped, but experts have warned that it could resume at any time. This could potentially release harmful substances, including toxic gases.
Precautionary Measures
The District Magistrate has invoked Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code in the area, imposing prohibitory orders. Residents have been advised to maintain a distance of at least 500 meters from the drilling site to ensure their safety.
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