Geologists stumble on huge water fountain

M A R Manukulasooriya Hiriyala group correspondent

A group of geologists discovered a huge water fountain while digging the earth to build a tube well at Hiripitiya.

Geologist J K Wickremarathne said this water fountain is releasing 4,000 litres of water per minute.

“Digging has been carried out for several months. After digging 217 feet, this water fountain was found,” Wickremarathne said.

“The water column rose up to 20 feet from the ground. Residents in and around the area rushed to the place to see the water fountain. Herds of cattle gathered there to drink water,” he said.