Indonesian Earthquake

I would like to dedicate this entry to all the people affected by the most devastating earthquake in 40 years.
The casualties, till now, in Indonesia are over 4200; in India are over 3500; in Sri Lanka are over 4500. The death toll is on the rise.
Over a million people are badly affected in Sri Lanka.
It is believed that about 2 tribal populations have been completely wiped out from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The epicenter of the earthquake lies in the Indian Ocean.
The earthquake, measuring 8.9-rector scale in Indonesia gave rise to waves called tsunami, which flooded the eastern coastal areas of India and Sri Lanka, at a massive speed of about 750 km/hr.
The earthquake has caused a lot of damage to property too.
Two-thirds of Maldives is flooded and loss on large scale has also been experienced there.
It has also left an impact on the southeastern countries of Asia i.e. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
I would request all the visitors to make a small prayer for the mourning families.
its AKANKSHA signing off.