Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize | Tourism News

Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.

A sudden storm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has capsized four boats, killing 10 people and injuring 70.

More than 80 people fell into the water, state media reported on Monday, when the rain and hailstorm struck the vessels on a stretch of the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday afternoon.

Rescue operations ran overnight. Initial reports said nine people had…

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News Source: www.aljazeera.com

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