DISASTER TOLL
Sri Lanka: 3,225 dead
Indonesia: 1,873 dead
India: 2,000 dead
Thailand: 257 dead
Malaysia: 28 dead
Maldives: 10 dead
Bangladesh: 2 dead
Source: Government officials
From the NYTimes:
Most Powerful Quake in 40 Years Triggers Death and Destruction
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: December 26, 2004
The worst known death toll so far was in Sri Lanka, where a million people were displaced from wrecked villages. Some 20,000 soldiers were deployed in relief and rescue and to help police maintain law and order. Police chief, Chandra Fernando said at least 3,000 people were dead in areas under government control.
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