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^^^RECAP: TSUNAMI IN ASIA AND EAST AFRICA

The Tsunami struck several Asian and East African countries December 26, causing devastation in some -- but not all regions of these countries. The following areas were affected:

• INDONESIA: The Northern and Western parts of the Indonesian Island of Sumatra, and particularly the province of Aceh. Tourist destinations in Bali and Eastern Indonesia were not affected.
• SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES: The Southern and Eastern coastal areas of Sri Lanka and the island of Male in the Maldives.
• THAILAND: The Southwestern and coastal areas of Thailand encompassing the provinces of Phuket, Phang-Nga and Krabi. Areas particulary hard hit include Phuket, Phi Phi Island, Krabi, and several small islands in this area. Islands in the Gulf of Thailand (such as Koh Samui) were not affected by the tsunami.
• MALAYSIA: The Northwest coast of Malaysia especially, Penang and Langkawi.
• INDIA and THE ANDAMAN and NICOBAR ISLANDS: The Southeastern coast of India on the Bay of Bengal including the Andaman Islands.
• BURMA (MYANMAR): The Western coast on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
• BANGLADESH: The Southern coast on the Bay of Bengal.
• SOMALIA: Coastal region.
• KENYA: Coastal region.
• TANZANIA: Coastal region.
• SEYCHELLES: Coastal region.

^^^COMPREHENSIVE RECAP:

At Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake

^^Conditions: India

Aftershocks are continuing in A & N Islands . Three aftershocks were experienced at 0710 hours (5.7 Mw), 0721 hours (6.1 Mw) and 0744 hours (5.4 Mw) January 1, 2005

• Information from Tamil Nadu State: http://www.tn.gov.in/tsunami/default.htm
• South Indian Federation of Fisherman http://www.tsunami2004-india.org/

Andaman and Nicobar Islands - A list of camps and details of evacuees from the southern group of islands is available in pdf format at http://www.and.nic.in/evac_main.htm

• Car Nicobar Island - The area around the airfield was the hardest-hit, with an area of approximately 5km of coastline virtually wiped out up to 500m inland. At least one road was destroyed. To the south of the airfield, there was a village that was spared the most severe damage, but a surge reached inland approximately 1km over a stretch 1km wide. The road circling the island was wiped out in an area about 40m long, and damaged along a stretch almost 800m long. There were a dozen small villages along the north side of the island that were damaged. Damage ranged from minimal to severe, depending on their distance from the shoreline. Along the south side of the island and to the southwest, there was evidence that the wave had struck, but not much indication of damage.

Conditions: Indonesia

WasantaraNet's VSAT is still running properly in Banda Aceh. It can help people's communication needs in Aceh. Further details: Gde Eko (Network Manager) +628128033729 Santoso Ramelan (one of the Directors) +62816786400

In Banda Aceh, the island area is totally destroyed, with fewer than five buildings or foundations remaining. At least one bridge was destroyed, and one of the two others sustained damage. All that was left of most of the houses were the tin roofs. At least half of those were covered with silt. The area inland from the island was not as hard hit - damage to most structures was in the 30-40% range, and few homes lost roofs.
  

^^Conditions: Kenya

Link to Kenya Times - http://www.kentimes.com

^^Conditions: Maldives

Please visit Maldives Disaster Management Centre for more info.

Disaster Relief Fund Details

Name of the Accounts: Ministry of Finance and Tresury - Disaster Relief Fund

Bank: Bank of Maldives PLC, Malé, Republic of Maldives

Bank SWIFT Code: MALBMVMV

Account numbers:

• 7701 - 147 900 - 002 (Foreign Currency)
• 7701 - 147 900 - 001 (Local Currency)

Contact taskforce hotline: (+960) 199

Assistance urgently required for relief operations: Water, Food (eg: Packet food), Medicine and Clothing.

Maldives President says that Sunday’s tsunami has caused the worst-ever natural disaster in the Maldives, and that, in proportionate terms, the worst-hit country is the Maldives - Aafathis (English News)

Maldives death toll from the tsunami disaster had climbed to 80 as of Sunday with 28 confirmed missing.
http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=english Haveeru Daily

^^Conditions: Malaysia

Link to Penang Star - http://thestar.com.my/news/

^^Conditions: Myanmar (Burma)

There has been extensive damage in the delta area from the Tsunami and
this has been spread out over a wide area and due to lack of communication
it is not possible to know the numbers of deaths and homelessness.

In Yangon, an earthquake was felt and two new buildings under construction
collapsed. We are not aware of any loss of life in Yangon.

At Ngwe Saung, a small wave only was noticed but no damage.

At Victoria Point, ten people were swept away in the first wave and died.
The fishing fleet was out and we are awaiting news as to whether they were
lost at Sea.

We suspect that the Islands of the Meik, Archipligo will have suffered like
Nicobar and the Andaman Islands. There are dolphin breeding grounds on
Salone Islands and we are assured that all the dolphins are safe. The sea
area in the Meik Archipligo has many old sunken treasure ships and some of
these became visible.
 

• Report by L.Dews

Analysis of Tsunamis Disaster in Burma - Mizzima.com

^^Conditions: Seychelles

Link to Seychelles Nation - http://www.seychelles-online.com.sc/

^^Conditions: Somalia

Link to Somalia News - http://www.somalianews.com/
BBC story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4139869.stm

^^Conditions: Sri Lanka

Waves of Hope - On the ground conditions; additional information; viewpoint

Disaster information from Sri Lanka government: CNO Sri Lanka

Please note that Sri Lanka is currently involved in a sensitive political situation which may impact information coming from that area. Take time to independently verify all information.

• There is a shortage of food at the Camp operating in the Sunanda Upananda Temple in Koralawella, Moratuwa. Approx. 680 families are living there right now. They say the have sorted out ways of cooking the food and can help themselves if given dry rations. An aid worker there estimates a minimum need of 100 Kgs of rice and 30 Kgs of Dal per meal for all the families for the next 2 days.
• Because of the proximity to Colombo, the people of Koralawella have been virtually ignored and left to fend for themselves. This need is urgent. Please contact Kelly on +94 777 313068 for more information and for directions on how to get there.

^^Conditions:Thailand

A data network system providing victims' relatives and other organizations with information (several languages) - CSI Phuket

A database of all the latest information from hospitals (both government and private) in Phuket and other provinces - Phukeit City

Local online newspaper providing regular updates on the situation - Phuket Gazette

Providing information, resources and other links to the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami - One Thailand

Important telephone numbers and websites - Bangkok Post

Registration of Missing persons - Official web site