A sudden rain and hailstorm on Sunday caused four tourist boats to capsize on the Wu River in Guizhou province, southwest China, killing nine and leaving one person missing.

Axar.az reports that over 80 people were thrown into the water during the incident, which occurred amid a national five-day holiday drawing many tourists.

Initial reports cited two capsized boats, but state media later confirmed four were involved.

Two of the vessels had around 40 passengers each, though authorities stated they were not overloaded.

Eyewitnesses described deep waters, low visibility due to mist, and the storm hitting without warning.

President Xi Jinping urged full efforts to locate the missing and treat the injured.