December 31: Death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami, according to government and health officials.
East Africa 137*
Bangladesh 2
Burma 36
India 10,736**
Indonesia 79,940 up to 100,000
Malaysia 72
Maldives 67
Sri Lanka 28,508
Thailand 4,500***
Total 123,998
* The tsunami killed people as far away as east Africa. This figure includes Kenya, Seychelles, Somalia and Tanzania.
**The Indian government says there are 10,736 confirmed and presumed dead.
***Data from Thai national and provincial disaster centres collated by Reuters, includes at least 2,230 foreigners.
From The Guardian
Special Report - Indian Ocean tsunami disaster
East Africa 137*
Bangladesh 2
Burma 36
India 10,736**
Indonesia 79,940 up to 100,000
Malaysia 72
Maldives 67
Sri Lanka 28,508
Thailand 4,500***
Total 123,998
* The tsunami killed people as far away as east Africa. This figure includes Kenya, Seychelles, Somalia and Tanzania.
**The Indian government says there are 10,736 confirmed and presumed dead.
***Data from Thai national and provincial disaster centres collated by Reuters, includes at least 2,230 foreigners.
From The Guardian
Special Report - Indian Ocean tsunami disaster
