112,000 and rising. Given how many places are still cut off, the slow progress of rescue operations, and poor communications, this could easily double, God forbid.
Not much to say, really, is there? Other than that there are still many people at risk who need your help.
If you can stomach it, the BBC's online coverage is excellent.
Posted to The Big Room by Simon Brunning at December 30, 2004 02:29 PMYour Auntie Kathy is flying to Madras on New Year's Day morning. We are staying with her until tomorrow afternoon so we are off to the chemist's in the morning to stock up on re-hydration sachets, water purification tablets, bandages, disinfectant for her to take.
Posted by: Sujatin on December 30, 2004 11:23 PM