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Death Toll in Asia Quake, Tsunamis Hits 140,000

The death toll from the massive tsunamis triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia last Sunday has risen to over 140,000. Following are the figures reported from some disaster-hit countries:

 

Country   Deaths

 

Sri Lanka 28,475

 

India 13,000

 

Indonesia 80,000

 

Thailand 4,800

 

The numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 0400 GMT Sunday and they are subject to updating.

(Xinhua News Agency January 2, 2005)

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