Cyclone Tauktae: 26 still missing from 2 boats, Indian Navy to start underwater search for wreckage

After two vessels sunk off the Mumbai coast during Cyclone Tauktae, the Indian Navy is going to start an underwater search to locate the wreckage of the boats. Even as rescue operations continue, 26 people are still missing.

Two vessels barge P-305 and tugboat Varapradha capsized off the Mumbai coast during Cyclone Tauktae earlier this week. The Indian Navy’s search and rescue operations have been underway since the morning of May 17 and an underwater search to locate the wreckage of both boats will start soon. Underwater search by #IndianNavy Survey ship planned for locating wrecks of Barge P305 and Tug Varaprada using specialized teams and equipment (2/2).@shipmin_india @mygovindia