88Pro Thinking

Tsunami has hit Sri Lanka badly and death toll is rising by the minute. It is a very unfortunate and tragic natural disaster. Death toll is already being reported at 5000, but yesterday one of the ministers in an unofficial interview with the media reported that he fears at least 10,000 dead in Trincomale alone. Something I didn’t see the news agencies reporting yesterday was the fact that Mullaitivu was affected badly, may be because they don’t have any reporter in that part of the country. However Tamilnet is reporting major devastation in Mullaitivu district. Most of the ships in Galle harbor seem to be damaged too. India has already dispatched relief efforts to Sri Lanka. In the news late night there were fears reported that another Tsunami might get generated since the earth quakes are still being generated in the same region close to Indonesia. I pray and hope that doesn’t happen. Sirasa, Shakthi and Channel One channels are doing a great job of brining the country together in the relief efforts.

Updates:

8000 dead in northeast, 500 000 displaced, TRO appeals for help

Tidal wave death toll in Sri Lanka over 10,000

At least 12,000 killed after tidal waves in Sri Lanka, 25,000 troops deliver aid

Sri Lanka counts sea surge dead

posted by 88Pro / Monday, December 27, 2004