The Tsunami set off by an earthquake unleashed a trail of death and destruction killing thousands of people. Fisherfolk have been the most affected by the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea tsunamis of 26 December. They have not only lost many loved ones but also their livelihoods, homes as well as their fishing gear and boats. Many are fearful of returning to the sea and suffer from extreme post-disaster trauma.
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A Tsunami set off by an earthquake unleashed a trail of death and destruction in half a dozen countries in South and South-East Asia, killing more than 24,000 people. As of now the death toll in India is 7,000. The waves whipped nine coastal districts of AP on Sunday (26th December 2004) morning leaving a trail of devastation and more than 110 dead. However Prakasam, Nellore and Krishna are the