2004: Tsunami TN

The Event:
As a result of a massive earthquake having epicenter close to the Sumatra island of Indonesia, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale the Tsunami disaster struck the Indian Ocean littoral states on 26th December 2004. Within hours the killer Tsunami waves thrashed into the shoreline of 12 Indian Ocean countries including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania and Kenya taking the life of more than 229,850 people.
The disastrous Tsunami, which hit the east coast of India, brought about a huge amount of damage to life, properties and environment. Extensive damage was caused in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Pondichery. Beyond heavy toll of human lives, it caused an enormous environmental impact that will affect the region for years to come. The official death toll has been put at 12405 but the actual count may be more than 18000.