Jabalpur tragedy: MP tourism boat sailed despite yellow alert, life jackets locked below deck

A boat operated by the MP Tourism Department sailed despite a storm alert from the weather department, allowing it to carry over 40 tourists. The boat capsized at the Bargi Dam reservoir, resulting in at least nine deaths with six still unaccounted for. Survivors claim life jackets were locked below deck and not distributed to passengers before boarding, leading to panic and scuffles when they were finally retrieved. Rescue operations continue at the scene.