Death toll in Asia quake, tsunamis reaches over 28,100

The death toll in the massive tsunamis triggered by a magnitude 8.7 earthquake in South and Southeast Asia on Sunday has reached over 28,100. Following are the figures reported from some countries:

Country Deaths
Sri Labka 15,000
India 7,000
Indonesia 4,991
Thailand 1,000
Malaysia 63
Myanmar 57
Maldives 52

The numbers are based on local official and media reports as of 0900 GMT Tuesday and they are subject to updating.



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