details of impact of the tsunami on the mainland

Thursday, January 06, 2005

1000 hrs.

Details
Andhra Pradesh


Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry
Total

1
2
3
4
5
7

Coastal Length affected in Km


985
250
1000
25
2260

Penetration of water into main land in Km.


0.50-2.0
1-2
1-1.5
0.30-3.0


Average height of the tidal wave


5 Mtrs.
3-5 Mtrs.
7-10 Mtrs.
10 Mtrs.


No. of Villages affected


301
187
376
33
897

Population affected (in lakh)


2.11
24.70
8.90
0.43
36.14

Dwelling units


1557
17381
125194
10061
154193*

Cattle lost


195
NR
9367
506
10068

Cropped area (Ha)
790
NR
2669
792
4251


NR = Not Reported.

* There is increase due to increase in reported damage from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.



Note:- The Tsunamis have caused extensive damage in Nicobar Islands, which will require more or less rebuilt/ reconstruction.



Evening update may be obtained from ndmindia.nic.in



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