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, the capital island of the Maldives was severely hit by the tsunami.]] In the was flooded during the early hours of the day. Outlying low-level Atolls were badly affected and some low lying islands, including some of the major resorts, were completely submerged at the peak of the tsunami. The government declared a state of national disaster {Link without Title} and a special task force was set up to provide aid and supplies. Rescue efforts were hampered by loss of communication capability with the over one thousand islands that compose the nation, as well as by the lack of disaster planning. EXTERNAL LINKS
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