Southeast Asia commemorates the 20th anniversary of one of the deadliest tsunamis in history, which claimed over 230,000 lives across 14 countries. The tragedy, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, brought widespread devastation, particularly to Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka. Memorial services and events are being held across the region to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons learned in disaster preparedness and response.
- The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami is marked across Southeast Asia.
- Over 230,000 people died in one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.
- The tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka were among the hardest-hit countries.
- Memorial services and events are being held to honor the victims.
- There is a focus on the lessons learned regarding disaster preparedness and response.
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