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On juncture of 21st day of 2004 tsunami , fishermen from the coastal hamlets of Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi districts paid homage to those who mislaid their lives successful the disastrous tsunami.
One of the astir devastating tsunamis successful history, triggered by a monolithic earthquake disconnected the seashore of Indonesia, impacted the eastbound seashore of Tamil Nadu, causing important nonaccomplishment to beingness and property.
The catastrophe claimed the lives of astir 7,000 people in Tamil Nadu, and of them implicit 800 radical perished successful Kanniyakumari district, 1 of the highest decease tolls recorded successful the authorities during the tsunami.
Silent processions and supplication meetings were held crossed coastal hamlets of the territory including Keezha Manakudy, Kottilpadu, Colachel, Muttam and respective others.
Kanniyakumari territory collector R. Alagumeena paid her respects astatine the tsunami memorial awesome astatine Triveni sangamam successful Kanniyakumari.
Marking the 21st anniversary, fishermen besides organised a tribute event at Therespuram beach, wherever they offered flowers and lit candles successful remembrance.
