THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a strange phenomenon,petrol is being obtained from the well of K Sukumaran's house in Venjaramoodu.This phenomenon started in the last few days. The family is now using tap water for domestic purposes as the water had a different taste for some time.

Two days ago, a strong smell of petrol started coming from the well. The water was also discoloured. The family members say that they have been getting petrol-coloured and smelling water from the well since the last day. It is reported that the condition of the wells in the nearby houses is also the same.

There is a petrol pump on the other side of the MC road 300 meters away from their house. After informing the pump authorities that the water in the well smelled of petrol, the pump authorities reached and closed the well and provided facilities for the households to get enough water. The pump authorities say that the tank at the pump is not leaking and there is no difference in quantity.Experts are conducting further inspection.