Mysterious 'Boiling' Water Off Gujarat Coast Sparks Alarm, Probe Underway

• Fishermen in Palghar district reported unusual churning and bubbling of seawater near the Gujarat coast, making it appear to 'boil'.
• The phenomenon is considered highly unusual and potentially hazardous, prompting an investigation.
• Possible causes include gas leaks on the seabed, underwater geological activity, or leaks from undersea pipelines.
• Vivekanand Kadam, head of the Palghar District Disaster Management Cell, called for a thorough investigation by specialised agencies.
• Fishing vessels have been advised to exercise extreme caution; a similar pipeline leak in Mexico caused an 'eye of fire' in 2021.

Why It Matters: An investigation is underway into mysterious 'boiling' water off the Gujarat coast, raising safety concerns.