Friday, October 25

Not less than 21 drown after boat capsizes in India

A ship has capsized in southern India, killing at the least 21 individuals, authorities have stated.

The vessel, which was carrying about 40 passengers, overturned close to the city of Tanur within the Malappuram district of Kerala state.

Police suppose it was overcrowded when it obtained into bother at round 7pm native time on Sunday.

About 10 passengers have been being handled in a number of hospitals.

Officials stated they feared that some individuals may be nonetheless lacking.

Kerala’s minister for fisheries and harbour improvement V Abdurahiman informed reporters that the boat was caught in muddy waters and makes an attempt have been being made to drag it out.

A workforce from the National Disaster Response Force was on the website, a Kerala State Disaster Management Authority spokesperson stated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “Pained by the loss of lives due to the boat mishap in Malappuram, Kerala.”

Content Source: information.sky.com