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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.

 



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