ALAPPUZHA: A boat has capsized during the Champakulam boat race. The boat named 'Kaatil Thekkethil', rowed by women, was the one that capsized. Rescue operations are underway. Following the incident, the District Collector stopped the competition. Those who fell into the river are being brought to the shore one by one.

About 25 women CDS workers of Champakulam panchayat were on the boat. The boat overturned during the final of the women's boat race. More boats have arrived at the spot and are carrying out rescue operations.