Question

Role of dal lake in attracts the tourists

Answer 1

The lake is popular as a visitor attraction and a summer resort. Fisheries and the harvesting of food and fodder plants are also important on Dal. Weeds from the lake are extracted and converted into compost for the gardens. It also serves as a flood lung of the Jhelum River.

Water volume‎: ‎983 million cubic metres (34.7×10^9 cu ft)

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Surface area‎: ‎18–22 square kilometres (6.9–8.5 sq mi)

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Catchment area‎: ‎316 square kilometres (122 sq mi)

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Average depth‎: ‎1.42 metres (4.7 ft)

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