Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Devastated by Tsunami waves on December 26, 2004, Cuddalore Port was one of the worst affected areas on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Fort St. David survived without damage. Cuddalore, being accessible from major cities like Chennai and Bangalore, received relief supplies relatively early.

Cuddalore is a large industrial city in the Tamil Nadu state of Southern India. Cuddalore literally means "Sea Town" in Tamil.