Tsunami Warning

A tsunami warning was issued in Sri Lanka following a reported earthquake (measuring 8.2 on the Richter Scale) off the coast of Sumatra. Government advice has been to evacuate coastal residences and for people to move to areas of safety. There has been no confirmation yet from Indonesia or elsewhere of actual tsunami waves. Residents of coastal areas are advised to keep listening to the radio for updates on the situation.

Ananda Galappatti
12.17 am.
29th March 2005