. After the Tsunami: Rapid Environmental Assessment. . UNEP investigations ot tsunami-aftected islands consistently found solid waste dispersed over entire islands. Tsunami-related debris contains a mixture of demolition vv^aste, household waste from former dumpsites, vegetation, metals, animal remains and hazardous compounds. Of particular concern is the presence of asbestos from roof sheeting. Initial clean-up operations have frequently worsened conditions by piling debris on the beaches, where it either washes off or threatens groundwater. UNEP has worked with the Maldives MEC to provide di
. After the Tsunami: Rapid Environmental Assessment. . UNEP investigations ot tsunami-aftected islands consistently found solid waste dispersed over entire islands. Tsunami-related debris contains a mixture of demolition vv^aste, household waste from former dumpsites, vegetation, metals, animal remains and hazardous compounds. Of particular concern is the presence of asbestos from roof sheeting. Initial clean-up operations have frequently worsened conditions by piling debris on the beaches, where it either washes off or threatens groundwater. UNEP has worked with the Maldives MEC to provide disaster waste guidance and waste management workshops and to commence an emergency asbestos management programme. 84. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original UNEP (Contributions from: UNEP-WCMC). UNEP
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