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Death toll in Asia quake, tsunamis reaches over 48,811
www.chinaview.cn 2004-12-28 21:45:06

    HONG KONG, Dec. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- The death toll in the massive tsunamis triggered by a magnitude 8.7 earthquake in South and Southeast Asia on Sunday has reached over 48,811. Following are the figures reported from some countries:     

    Country Deaths

    Sri Labka 18,700

    India 7,500

    Indonesia 21,000

    Thailand 1,439

    Malaysia 63

    Myanmar 57

    Maldives 52

    The numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 1330 GMT Tuesday and they are subject to updating.

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