Sad stuff.
If you think about it, there really needs to be a WORLD WIDE coastline warning/evacuation system put into effect for countries at risk to cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons.
The only reason we do not have those numbers in the US when incidents like Hurricane Katrina happen is our advanced warning systems. Sadly it is the countries that are underdeveloped that suffer.
Anyone who believes this kinda stuff is 'man's fault' because of global warming needs a reality check. Our climate naturally changes over time.....nature is not constant and never will be constant. Don't use a tragedy to push your personal agenda.