Tsunami Recovery in India
Communities shape own recovery
Lists of goods and houses lost were drawn up and endorsed by community members in Cuddalore. Most boats, nets and engines have been replaced. 55,000 families are moving into newly built houses.
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Massive reconstruction underway
Some 55,000 houses were destroyed by the tsunami in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry alone. By mid-next year, most of those who lost their homes will have moved into modern new housing.
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Survivors back in business
With livelihoods being restored in India’s eastern coast, the next step is upgrading infrastructure. But reconstruction has left the area with too many boats which could affect long-term fishing.
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Local officials, key to saving lives
A week after the tsunami, almost all casualties had been recovered in Nagapattinam, water and electricity was restored, looting avoided, and the threat of an outbreak of disease had disappeared.
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Key Statistics on Tsunami Recovery in India
Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka
Survivors lead and rebuild
Tsunami victims have revived their businesses and social networks in Galle, Sri Lanka, thanks to the role of local leaders like K.G. Nadeeka Dilan, mechanic who found himself in this new role.
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Local leaders gave shelter, hope
Survivors sought refuge in temples after the tsunami. In Ahangama, providing food and shelter became the task of local leaders. Chief priest the Reverend Rakava Assaji Thero was one of them.
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Grants help start anew
Grants of $50 to over 200,000 tsunami-affected families injected money in the economy and helped people kick start their livelihoods even before reconstruction began. L.W. Chandrakanthi was among the recepients.
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Limited data and growing concerns
As of November 2005, some 10,000 houses damaged by the tsunami outside the “buffer zone” have been repaired or rebuilt. A further 55,000 houses are currently under construction.
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Key Statistics on Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka
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