As more Nordic evacuees return from Asia, Nordic countries fear increased death toll

staff.
«It will _ for a long time _ affect the everyday life of
Sweden,» Persson said. «This is a catastrophe and tragedy
of enormous proportions. «The number of dead will increase
dramatically. We have to stick together and support each
other.»
Tour operators urged governments to bring home injured
citizens stuck waiting at an airport in Phuket.
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