Srinagar: Tourists Rescued After Shikara Gets Stranded in Dal Lake Amid Gusty Winds (Video)
A State Disaster Response Force team rescued tourists from Dal Lake in Srinagar after gusty winds left their shikara stranded on the water. The tourists were safely brought out as weather conditions deteriorated. A video of the rescue operation has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to safety concerns during shikara rides in changing weather.
A State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team rescued tourists from Dal Lake after gusty winds left their shikara stranded on the water. The tourists were safely brought to shore following the rescue operation, according to the SDRF.
A video of the rescue operation has also surfaced online and is being widely shared on social media. The video shows SDRF personnel reaching the stranded shikara and assisting the tourists to safety. Bihar Boat Capsize Video: Several Labourers Feared Missing After Boat Overturns in River Ganga in Bhagalpur.
Tourists Rescued After Shikara Gets Stranded in Dal Lake Amid Gusty Winds
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Gusty winds triggered a rescue operation on Dal Lake after a shikara got stranded on the water. A State Disaster Response Force team swiftly reached the spot and safely rescued the tourists.
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SDRF Carries Out Rescue Operation in Dal Lake
The rescue operation was launched after the shikara became stranded amid strong winds on Dal Lake. The SDRF team responded promptly and safely evacuated the tourists from the water. No casualties or injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. The operation highlights the risks faced by tourists and boat operators when weather conditions change suddenly on the lake.
A video of the operation has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the swift response by the disaster response personnel. The footage shows the rescue team working to bring the stranded tourists to safety as the weather conditions remained challenging.
Dal Lake is one of Srinagar's most popular tourist attractions and is closely associated with its traditional shikara rides and houseboats. Thousands of visitors take shikara rides during the tourism season. However, sudden gusty winds and changing weather conditions can create difficulties for boats operating on the lake.
The latest incident has again highlighted the importance of following safety precautions and monitoring weather conditions before tourist boats venture onto the water. The rescue comes amid continued efforts by authorities to strengthen safety measures for shikara operators and tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Boat operators are expected to follow prescribed safety requirements, while authorities can take measures to prevent boats from operating when weather conditions pose a risk. The tourists involved in the latest incident were rescued safely, and the viral video has brought renewed attention to preparedness and safety during shikara rides on Dal Lake.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 13, 2026 06:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
