India, Jan. 6 -- After a massive fire erupted at an ONGC gas well in Irusumanda village of Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday, arrangements are being made to divert water from the Gudavalli canal to assist firefighting efforts as a part of the emergency operations.

The authorities stated that extinguishing the flames will be extremely challenging until the gas pressure is significantly reduced.

According to preliminary estimates, the gas well contains nearly 40,000 cubic metres of gas. Officials indicated that if the fire is not brought under control by noon, a complete shutdown and sealing of the well will be initiated as a precautionary measure.

Due to the potential danger posed by the ongoing fire and gas emissions, Irusuma...