Matt Rainey

Photojournalism: Tsunami: Home

Ratnam Ala Gudra stands on the debris which was his home in the seaside village of Pasakudah following the Tsunami disaster to strike south Asia. Ala Gudra's daughter died in the disaster. Every structure except two in the village was completely destroyed. The village has yet to see any relief efforts. Villagers and soldiers are beginning the task of cleanup in this remote east coast village.
Home, Pasakudah, Sri Lanka

Ratnam Ala Gudra stands on the debris which was his home in the seaside village of Pasakudah following the Tsunami disaster to strike south Asia. Ala Gudra's daughter died in the disaster. Every structure except two in the village was completely destroyed. The village has yet to see any relief efforts. Villagers and soldiers are beginning the task of cleanup in this remote east coast village.