Death toll in Asia tsunamis hits 22,574
28/12/2004 6:38
The death toll in the massive tsunamis triggered by a magnitude 8.7
earthquake in South and Southeast Asia on Sunday has reached 22,574. Following
are the figures reported from some countries:
Country Deaths
SRI LANKA 10,029
INDIA 6,800
INDONESIA 4,725
THAILAND 866
MALAYSIA 51
Myanmar 51
Maldives 52
The numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 1600 GMT
Monday and they are subject to continuos updating.
Xinhua
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