Tourist boat capsizes in Indian river 11 deaths 20 people unknown September 16 9:05

On a river in southern India, a sightseeing boat carrying about 60 people headed for a scenic spot capsized, so far 11 people have died and more than 20 people have gone missing, and search activities are continuing.

In the afternoon of Andhra Pradesh in southern India, a boat carrying about 60 people including tourists overturned on the afternoon of 15th.

According to local authorities, 27 people have so far swam and rescued themselves, but 11 have died and more than 20 have gone missing. All of them were tourists from India and there were no foreigners.

The ship was operated by a local tourist company and headed for a scenic spot downstream from the temple along the river. The cause of the capsizing is not known, but according to local media, the river continued to rain until the 14th, so the river increased in volume and flowed quickly. It means that I had withdrawn.

Local authorities continue to search for missing people, but they expect more victims.