Indian Ocean Earthquake-Tsunami Emergency: Progress Report (Jan-Jun, 05)
On 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake measuring over 9.0 on the Richter scale occurred near Simeulue Island off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake rendered powerful tsunami waves exceeding 10 meters in height, wreaking havoc on the coastal areas facing the Indian Ocean. As many as 11 countries were affected. This natural disaster of an unprecedented scale claimed the lives of more than 290,000 persons, and destroyed infrastructure and livelihood.
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Contents of the January-June, 2005 Progress Report:
Indonesia
- Emergency Phase (Dec 04 - Mar 05)
- Nias Earthquake of 28 March 2005
- Rehabilitation Phase (June 05 onward)
Somalia
- Emergency Response Phase (Jan-April 05)
- Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (May 05 onward)
Sri Lanka
- Shelter and Non-Food Relief Items
- Protection
Expenditures
Funding
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