Prakash Kafle/Kathmandu. An unusual natural phenomenon observed with the onset of the monsoon in Maharashtra, India, has surprised everyone. In a video captured in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats, waterfall water is seen being blown upward instead of falling downward as usual due to the effect of strong winds. This phenomenon is known as a “reverse waterfall.”
After the video went public, many users reacted by calling it a “miracle of nature,” while others commented that it challenges the law of gravity. Such scenes are commonly observed, especially during peak monsoon, in areas like Malshej Ghat, Lonavala, and Khandala.
According to experts, however, this is not a supernatural event but a natural process fully based on scientific principles. During the monsoon, strong winds break the falling water from high cliffs into tiny droplets or mist and push it upward. When the force of the wind becomes stronger than the gravitational force acting on the water, the waterfall appears to flow in the opposite direction. This phenomenon is especially seen in places with tall cliffs, narrow passes, and high wind pressure—conditions that make the Western Ghats geographically ideal for such occurrences.
With the arrival of the monsoon, various tourist destinations in Maharashtra are covered in lush greenery, and such rare natural sights have increased tourist attraction. Viral videos on social media are drawing both domestic and international tourists to these areas. However, authorities have advised caution, as travel during the monsoon can be challenging due to heavy rainfall, slippery roads, landslides, and strong winds.
महाराष्ट्रमा ‘रिभर्स वाटरफाल’को चमत्कार: विज्ञानले बुझायो यसको रहस्य
