DW-WORLD readers, including eyewitnesses, sent their observations on the Asian tsunami disaster that devastated Indian Ocean countries on Sunday.
DW readers lament the lack of an early warning system in South Asia
International humanitarian organizations may be able to help you trace family in the regions affected by the devastating seaquake in South Asia. They're also collecting donations to stem the crisis. (Dec. 29, 2004)
Eyewitnesses of the tsunamis that hit South Asia following Sunday's underwater earthquake said the wall of water hit without warning, but a German seismologist said that, in principle, a warning was possible. (Dec. 27, 2004)
Aid pledges for Asia's tsunami victims topped $1.6 billion Saturday, but the UN warned it would take weeks for help to reach many survivors and that the death toll would likely rise to 150,000. (Jan. 1, 2004)