By Mark Paquette
June 2,2015; 7:59PM,EDT
After
a ship capsized on the Yangtze River on June 2, rescue efforts were
ordered by Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo/Weibo/PLA Daily)Rescue efforts are ongoing on the Yangtze River in the Hubei province of China after a cruise boat ran into stormy weather.
According to AccuWeather Meteorologist Anthony Sagliani, "A stalled frontal boundary nearby at the time of the accident was causing numerous thunderstorms with gusty winds in the area."
Reuters reported that more than 430 people remain missing. A dozen people have been rescued, and six bodies have been recovered according to Reuters.
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AccuWeather China Weather Center
Rescue efforts are ongoing in the approximately 15 meter (50 feet) deep water, and more adverse weather may hamper search operations over the next day or two.
"Because of the stalled front, additional showers and thunderstorms with the potential for strong winds will continue to affect the region over the next 24-36 hours and may make rescue efforts even more challenging," Sagliani said.
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