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The massive tsunami tidal waves that struck the Coramandel (eastern) coast of South Indian
states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry without warning on December 26, 2004 (Sunday) morning
have left a trail of destruction, suffering and death in its wake in the coastal districts
of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur,
Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Karaikal. The latest official
death toll is put below the mark of 10000 as no accurate picture has emerged in some of
the worst affected areas. Rescue and relief workers are still searching for bodies among
the wreckage. Thousands of people have lost loved ones, their homes, means of subsistence
and their possessions leaving them destitute................
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