Death toll in Asia quake, tsunamis tops 120,000
31/12/2004 14:53
The death toll from the massive tsunamis triggered by an 8.7-magnitude
earthquake in Indonesia on Sunday has risen to top 120,000. Following are the
figures reported from the hardest-hit countries: Country Deaths Sri
Lanka 25,000 India 11,330 Indonesia 79,940 Thailand 4,510 The
numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 0630 GMT Friday and
they are subject to updating.
Xinhua
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