DEVELOPMENTS

DEVELOPMENTS
At a glance
k An Indian government announcement that another tidal wave might be on the way sent many people fleeing inland along the southern coast of that country.
kThe United Nations estimated that, in addition to nearly 120,00 dead who have been accounted for thus far, nearly 500,000 people were injured and 1 million people had been displaced from their homes.
kPledges of $500 million for relief have been received by the United Nations.
kThe U.S. military dispatched a team of disaster relief experts to Medan, Indonesia, adding to similar teams in Thailand and Sri Lanka. Ten C-130 cargo planes have arrived in the region to ferry food, medicine, water and medical supplies.
kPresident Bush announced Thursday that a delegation of experts led by Secretary of State Colin Powell will travel to Asia on Sunday to assess the need for further U.S. assistance.