The island , like many others in the Nicobar and Andaman islands , was severely affected by tsunamis generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake . According to reports from the Andaman and Nicobar Inspector General of Police , S.B. Deol , the Nancowry group of islands were among the worst-hit islands in the chain , with thousands missing and presumed dead . Post-tsunami satellite photos , and government situation reports indicate that while portions of Nancowry Island were affected , the adjoining islands of Katchall and Kamorta were more severely overrun . As of January 18 , 2005 , the government reported only 1 dead and 3 missing from Nancowry island , but 51 dead and 387 missing from Kamorta , and 345 dead and 4310 missing from Katchall
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Nancowry Island