Nine workers and engineers stranded in the middle of Mir Alam lake in Hyderabad after their boat engine failed were rescued in a midnight operation by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), officials said on Tuesday. As darkness fell and fears grew over the presence of crocodiles in the lake, the stranded group dialled ‘100’ seeking urgent help. The team carrying torch lights reached the group after the stranded workers signalled with flashlights on their mobile phones. In the first trip, four members were rescued and the remaining five were also safely rescued, a release from the HYDRAA said. The workers and engineers expressed their gratitude to the HYDRAA who rescued them safely during midnight hours, it said.

Source: The Telegraph January 27, 2026 09:27 UTC