Twelve tourists were safely rescued after sudden winds and heavy rain capsized multiple shikaras near Nehru Park on Monday evening. State Disaster Response Force teams responded immediately, pulling all passengers from the water unharmed.
The incident occurred during a severe weather spell that brought hailstorms across Srinagar. Authorities have issued fresh advisories restricting boat operations during unstable conditions.
This marks the first major lake incident of the tourist season, highlighting weather vulnerabilities in the popular destination. (Source: JKNS)
