Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 25Dec 18 A devastating and tragic day for the people of Indonesia

I write with reference to your article Death toll rises in Indonesian "volcano tsunami"(December 23): at the time of writing, this deluge has claimed the lives of hundreds and left 834 injured, a huge tragedy.

Nearly 14 years to the day after a similar natural disaster hit the country, this event has left a trail of devastation behind it.

However, the authorities are working hard and relief efforts are under way.

I hope normality will return to the country as soon as ­possible. I pray for the families who have lost loved ones and for the speedy recovery of those injured.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru