Bhopal, May 1 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that at least nine people have died and 29 others have been rescued after a boat capsized in Madhya Pradesh due to a seasonal cyclone.

He added that rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), along with senior ministers and officials, have reached the spot and operations are ongoing. Authorities have also ordered an investigation into the tragic incident as search efforts continue.

Speaking to ANI, Yadav said, "This accident has happened due to the seasonal cyclone. Our ministers Dharmendra Lodhi, Rakesh Singh, Sanjay Dubey, ADG, all the officers, NDRF, and SDRF have all reached the spot. 29 people ...