did the tsunami hit malaysia?, orvillescelica Options

[BlackCelicaGT94]

did it hit there? i know that orvillescelica is there

:-(


Natalie

[creis]

I think I heard somewhere that it did hit malaysia, Hope that he and his celica (not to mention everyone and there belonging) are all ok.

[BlackCelicaGT94]

his celica is here in Washington. Ive met him a few times hes an awesome guy

he goes to school at UW i do believe he was there visiting family for winter vacation

This post has been edited by BlackCelicaGT94: Dec 27, 2004 - 8:08 PM

[Mynzeyes]

it did, but not nearly as badly as other parts of the region:

(CNN) -- Ten countries have been affected by the tsunamis triggered by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake near Indonesia.

The death toll is estimated to be more than 22,000 and is expected to climb sharply once officials can assess information from remote and badly damaged areas such as in Indonesia.

The impact of disease and injuries caused by the giant waves will also increase the grim toll in the days ahead.

Preliminary figures for countries affected so far are:

Bangladesh: 2;

India: 6,200;

Indonesia: 4,448 (est. may rise sharply);

Malaysia: 52;

Maldives: 46;

Myanmar (formerly Burma): 34;

Seychelles: 3;

Somalia: 38;

Sri Lanka: 10,529;

Thailand: 870.

[BlackCelicaGT94]

thank you mynz well i hope hes not 1 of the 52

[orvillescelica]

Wow! thanks for the concern Natalie!! It did hit here in Malaysia but fortunately none of my family was affected thank goodness. It hit hard on the islands of Lankawi and Bankot, which is scary since we considered going to those places for a mini resort vacation while visiting family. Instead we changed our minds and went to Pankor island instead which was not hit. It did wash a ton of sediment into the water, making snorkeling a waste, but i hardly call that being affected considering. Again, thanks for the concern everyone and sorry i didnt post earlier, but i only have internet here at my aunts place, and limited at best.

If anyone would like to help and send aid to those affected... pick one:

http://www.google.com/tsunami_relief.html

my family has already given to the local fund here in malaysia, but im sure anyone of the listed ones will do just as good.