Tourist boat capsizes at Indian dam: Nine confirmed dead, including mother and 4-year-old child
A sightseeing boat capsized at Bargi Dam in central India on April 30, killing at least nine people including a mother found clutching her four-year-old child. Rescue teams recovered 29 survivors while searching for additional missing perso
A sightseeing boat capsized at Bargi Dam on the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, central India on April 30, killing at least nine people, including a mother and her four-year-old son. During search operations at the dam, rescue teams discovered the body of a female tourist with her child still holding tightly to her chest. Officials confirmed that 29 passengers have been rescued, and rescue teams continue searching for missing persons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief over the tragedy and announced financial assistance for affected families. The Prime Minister's Office announced through social media that the government will provide 200,000 rupees (approximately 68,500 baht) from the National Disaster Relief Fund to each deceased victim's family, while the injured will receive 50,000 rupees (roughly 17,100 baht). Eyewitnesses reported strong winds during the incident. One survivor stated that safety measures on the boat were insufficient and that many passengers were not wearing life jackets.
