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Five Drown After Fishing Boat Capsizes on Godavari River, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 02:57 AM
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A fishing boat capsized on the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, killing five people, including three women, amid strong currents.
A fishing vessel on the Godavari River near Andhra Pradesh capsized early this week, resulting in the deaths of five crew members, including three women.
According to local authorities, the boat was caught in strong currents that swept it off balance. Rescue teams from the Andhra Pradesh Coast Guard and local fishermen were dispatched to the scene, but the swift water made it difficult to reach the vessel in time.
The Andhra Pradesh Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the state government has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to investigate the safety conditions of fishing boats operating on the river.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about river safety and the need for better monitoring of weather and water conditions for small fishing vessels.
Local fishermen reported that the currents had been unusually strong for several days, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols and better communication of river conditions to those at sea.
According to local authorities, the boat was caught in strong currents that swept it off balance. Rescue teams from the Andhra Pradesh Coast Guard and local fishermen were dispatched to the scene, but the swift water made it difficult to reach the vessel in time.
The Andhra Pradesh Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the state government has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to investigate the safety conditions of fishing boats operating on the river.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about river safety and the need for better monitoring of weather and water conditions for small fishing vessels.
Local fishermen reported that the currents had been unusually strong for several days, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols and better communication of river conditions to those at sea.