Death toll in Asia quake, tsunamis over 28,100
28/12/2004 17:32
The death toll in the massive tsunamis triggered by a magnitude 8.7
earthquake in South and Southeast Asia on Sunday has reached over 28,100.
Following are the figures reported from some countries:
Country Deaths
Sri Labka 15,000
India 7,000
Indonesia 4,991
Thailand 1,000
Malaysia 63
Myanmar 57
Maldives 52
The numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 0900 GMT
Tuesday and they are subject to updating.
Xinhua
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