At least four people drowned and 15 to 18 others were reported missing after a cruise boat carrying around 35 to 40 passengers overturned in the Bargi river in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district on Thursday, following a sudden storm, police said.
City Superintendent of Police (Bargi town) Anjul Mishra said the vessel capsized after being hit by strong winds and rough waters triggered by the abrupt weather change.
Eighteen passengers have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations are underway to trace those still missing, he said.
Four bodies have been recovered from the river, and efforts have been intensified with teams scouring the area.
Rescue personnel, including local police and emergency responders, have been deployed, with additional support being mobilised to expedite the operation.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely as divers and rescue teams work against time to locate survivors.
Further details are awaited as the search operation continues.
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