Ten members of a family drowned and one is missing after a group of 14 people collecting freshwater shells was swept away by strong currents in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of each victim and said search operations are underway for the missing person.
The incident occurred at the Palli Hallu Venkchapur river in Shirali village of Bhatkal taluk during heavy rainfall, with the river water level suddenly increasing and a strong gush of water sweeping them away.
Three people were rescued and admitted to Manipal hospital for treatment, while the deceased have been identified as members of the same family from Padushirali Sharadahole village.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation of ₹2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the families of those who died in the incident.
