The mysterious movement of water in a farmer’s well in Virparda village of Morbi taluka has prompted the district administration to launch a technical investigation. District Collector Swapnil Khare has assured residents that there is no immediate cause for concern and appealed to the public not to believe rumours.
The well, owned by farmer Pranjivanbhai Saradia, was dug about three months before the monsoon. After receiving good rainfall this season, it filled with water. Since Sunday, however, the water has repeatedly become muddy and started moving in wave-like patterns. Although the movement briefly stopped on Tuesday, it resumed on Wednesday evening.
The unusual sight has drawn hundreds of curious visitors from Virparda and nearby villages.
Following the collector’s directions, District Geologist Jagdish Vadher carried out a preliminary inspection. According to the initial assessment, the movement may be caused by pressure from trapped underground gases between rock layers as fresh rainwater seeps into the earth.
To rule out seismic activity, the district administration also sought an urgent assessment from the State Seismology Department. Officials confirmed that no earthquake or underground seismic activity has been recorded in Morbi district during the past 8–10 days, indicating that the phenomenon is not linked to an earthquake.
The Collector has now directed experts from the Ground Water Research Institute (GWRI) to conduct a detailed scientific investigation. A specialised GWRI team will examine the groundwater, geological formations and soil conditions at the site to determine the exact cause of the unusual movement.
Officials said the reason behind the oscillating well water will be confirmed only after the team’s final technical report is submitted.