Carbon in rocks suspected of causing underground smoke
Summary
Experts say the continuous smoke from Ghagi Cliff in Nawalpur may be caused by high carbon content in the rocks, with laboratory tests still pending. Locals have been warned not to use water from Yatle Khola or approach the smoke-emitting area.
Key Points
- A team from the Department of Mines and Geology, Dhaubadi Iron Company Limited and NAST inspected Ghagi Cliff in Pelega, Hupsekot Rural Municipality-6, Nawalpur.
- Preliminary assessment suggests the underground smoke may be caused by carbon in the rocks, but full laboratory results are still awaited.
- Experts found no immediate explosion risk, easing fears of a major accident.
- Residents have been advised not to use water from Yatle Khola because acidity was detected and to stay away from the smoke-emitting site.
