CHATRINI WEERATUNGE
P h o t o g r a p h y
© 2014 by Chatrini Weeratunge
26 December 2014 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. This collection of photographs capture a glimpse of of the aftermath of the Tsunami in Sri Lanka.
The scattered remains of the houses, shops and restaurants after the devastating tsunami. Galle District, Sri Lanka
Only part of a house survived..... the rest is completely destroyed. Galle District, Sri Lanka
A collapsed bridge on the side of the road..... Galle District, Sri Lanka
Houses of those displaced by the Tsunami. A sign displays a message asking for help.... Galle District, Sri Lanka
Sarees hanging from branches, all that remained of those who lived there. Matara District, Sri Lanka
A Buddha statue among the debris.... A reminder that all which exists is impermanent. Galle District, Sri Lanka
The debris of the Sri Lanka tsunami-rail disaster. En-route from Colombo to Galle, the "Queen of the Sea" train was destroyed by the wave killing over 1700 people.
A house on the beach completely destroyed. Kosgoda, Sri Lanka
A mass grave near the village of Peraliya.