NEW DELHI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed when a tourist boat capsized in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh, local media reported on Sunday.

The mishap occurred on Sunday afternoon near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam Mandal of the East Godavari district.

According to the reports, there were more than 60 people on the boat and they were taking the tour to see Papikondalu hills near the Godavari river.

Rescue operations are underway.