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An old woman is carried to safety Car Nicobar island in the Andamans. Thousands are still missing in the region.

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The Indian army base on Car Nicobar island, including this air-traffic control centre, was badly damaged.

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Statues of Hindu gods in the rubble on Car Nicobar island. Rescuers still have not reached many other islands.

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Volunteers cremate bodies at Nagappattinam, the worst hit area of Tamil Nadu

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The bridge at Nagappattinam port was destroyed by the waves

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This man was made homeless by the waves and is now in a temporary shelter in a mosque in Nagore, Tamil Nadu

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Galle, Sri Lanka before Sunday - the tourists' paradise

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Galle today, a nightmare for locals and visitors

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Galle's international cricket stadium also suffered serious damage