An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale struck northern Sumatra early morning on 26 December 2004. This was followed by a series of over ten earthquakes. The resultant tsunamis have caused widespread damage in the coastal areas of many countries including Tamilnadu in India, the worst hit. Within minutes, millions of people lost their livelihood, homes and life supporting infrastructure by the ferocious tsunami waves. Decades of earned gains are destroyed and people are dispossessed. They are stranded, deserted and become destitute.
AID has started Information Support Centers in the tsunami-hit villages in Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts to enable people with useful and essential information regarding the relief and rehabilitation works underway in the villages. The AID Information Centers are aimed at providing necessary assistance and support needed for restoring the community life which has been almost lost by the eruption of waves. The following information are available at the AID Information Centers:
Village Level Details in the Information Centers
E Details of village population
E The no of people affected
E The details of damages
E The details of the people, who lost their lives and the wounded
E The details of damaged fishing gears
E The details of the persons who are missing
The centers are providing news papers and magazines for the people to update themselves with the current news.
