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.
- Tanzania : Coastal region.
- Seychelles : Coastal region.
Comprehensive Recap: at Wikipedia: ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake )
Conditions: India
MAPS OF AFFECTED AREAS IN INDIA
( http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/mapinnews/2004/earthquake/nagapattnam.html )
Nagapattinam: Aid has arrived with medicines and supplies and there is phone service. Conditions are harsh and mentally taxing. Be prepared,Take gloves and surgical masks. Nagapattinam and Cuddalore: several groups (known groups AID India and RSS)have have food, shelter and information for volunteers; call in advance.. Before departure, telephone to check list of requirements; take only that. LoR changes daily. Don't send or take clothing. Treat locals with dignity and respect. The General Hospital needs volunteers. Call in advance. Go with others. Find a medical team. Many remote villages need medical help. Weather is hot (30c). Do not take warm clothes. Take plenty of your own water. If you are coming from outside the state of Tamil Nadu in a private vehicle, don't worry about road tax. Put up a poster saying “Tsunami Relief” in bold on the windscreen, and you should not have a problem. Jan. 4
Ample relief reported in Chennai. Relief to unknown villages remains problematic. Nagapattinam or Cuddalore are getting decent aid thanks to good media coverage. Jan 2. http://www.kiruba.com/
Relief delayed in Pankirippu and Kallar as there is no road access. Supplies are being airlifted into the area If they reach Ondachimadam, using a ferry is possible. 35,000 people affected. 3:27AM EST (GMT -6) Jan 3.
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: Native tribes believed to be safe -relief helicopter assaulted by arrows. BBC ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4144405.stm )
List of camps and details of evacuees from the southern group of islands (pdf format) [1] ( 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
NBC News (USA) on ground and reporting from Banda Aceh
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.
News, missing persons billboard, and a list of needs. [Information in English and Indonesian] Aceh Media Center ( http://www.acehmediacenter.or.id/en/ )
Conditions: Kenya
Kenya spared: one death, 50 fishing boats destroyed. Link to Kenya Times ( http://www.kentimes.com/ )
Conditions: Maldives
Casualty Updates, Sequence of Events, Situation Assessment, Photo / Media Gallery, Map of Affected Areas, and infirmation on Hospitals and Relief aid. Official Maldives Disaster Management website ( http://www.tsunamimaldives.mv/ )
Sequence of events, information on casualties, and details on the Disaster Relief Fund. With a list of relief requirements and detailed situation assessment. [2] ( http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/v3/pages/News.php3?NewsID=2713 )
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) ( http://www.aafathisnews.com.mv/main.asp?inctype=english&StoryID=4546,001100030005.asp )
Maldives death toll from the tsunami disaster had climbed to 80 as of Sunday with 28 confirmed missing.---- Haveeru Daily ( http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=english )
Conditions: Malaysia
In Malaysia, people are reported to have been swept away from beaches near the northern island of Penang. The mainland states of Kedah and Perak were also affected. BBC News ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/4128241.stm )
News reports and personal experiences from Malaysia. The Digital Awakening ( http://www.petertan.com/blog/archives/tsunami_tragedy/index.html )
Blog detailing the effort to ease suffering of tsunami victims and return Penang Island to normality. Tsunami Disaster in Malaysia and Thailand ( http://tsunamipenang.blogspot.com/ )
Conditions: Myanmar (Burma)
There has been extensive damage in the delta area from the Tsunami. This has been spread out over a wide area. Due to lack of communication, it is not possible to know the numbers of deaths and persons left homeless.
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. 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
Mizzima.com Analysis of Tsunamis Disaster in Burma ( http://www.mizzima.com/archives/news-in-2004/news-in-dec/30-December04-28.htm )
Foundation for the People of Burma
Burma Tsunami Relief Fund ( http://www.foundationburma.org/tsunami.html )
Conditions: Seychelles
Seychelles Calls For Aid - Aid has been slow to reach the country with commercial flights suspended and most charitable funds focusing relief efforts on the larger nations closer to the epicentre. [3] ( http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0501/S00012.htm )
Waves sweep boats, cars, infrastructure ( 28/12 ) Seychelles Nation ( http://www.seychelles-online.com.sc/ )
Conditions: Somalia
Somali authorities said at least 132 people had died and up to 50,000 people were in urgent need of relief assistance. AFP- Hiiraan Online ( http://www.hiiraan.org/2005/jan/somali_news0101_2.htm )
At least 142 people were killed in Somalia BBC story ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4139869.stm )
Somalia News ( http://www.somalianews.com/ )
Conditions: Sri Lanka
1,000,000 reported homeless. JAN7
Waves of Hope ( http://www.wavesofhope.org/ ) On the ground conditions; additional information; viewpoint
Disaster information from Sri Lanka government: CNO Sri Lanka ( http://www.priu.gov.lk/CNO%20Website/ndmc/index.html )
Find Information about Tsunami Affected People in Sri Lanka University of Moratuwa ( http://www.findthem.lk/dataentry.htm )
Information on evacuation of foreign tourists, contact information for hospitals, police stations and airlines. With list of registered survivors of foreign nationality and a form for online inquiries. [4] ( http://www.contactsrilanka.org/ )
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: Tanzania
13 confirmed deaths - Fish scarce in markets, expensive, and forcing fishmongers to suspend business operations.
Conditions:Thailand
Kao Lak 4JAN 15h local: Almost all hotels gone. Aid workers properly protected and in place. PM Taksin among people. DNA biopsies, bad smells, and grief.
List of hospitalized patients in Phuket - Phuket Hospital ( http://www.phukethospital.com/ ) .
Tsunami Related Information, Phuket - Phuket Directory ( http://www.phuketdir.com/tsunami/ ) .
A data network system providing victims' relatives and other organizations with information (several languages) CSI Phuket ( http://www.csiphuket.com ) .
A database of all the latest information from hospitals (both government and private) in Phuket and other provinces Phukeit City ( http://www.phuketitcity.com ) .
Local online newspaper providing regular updates on the situation Phuket Gazette ( http://www.phuketgazette.com )
List of affected resorts in Khao Lak, Krabi, Phuket & Koh Phi Phi asinah.org ( http://www.asinah.org/travel-guides/thailandtsunami.html )
Providing information, resources and other links to the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami One Thailand ( http://www.onethailand.com ) .
Important telephone numbers and websites Bangkok Post ( http://www.bangkokpost.com ) .
Registration of Missing persons : Official web site ( http://www.missingpersons.or.th/ ) .
Blogs with eyewitness reports:
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