How did the Boxing Day tsunami affect food?

The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 devastated coastal communities in several countries, leading to significant disruptions in food production and supply chains. Many fishing villages were destroyed, causing a loss of livelihoods for fishermen and a decline in local fish stocks. Agricultural lands were also inundated with saltwater, rendering them unusable for crops and further exacerbating food insecurity. As a result, affected populations faced immediate shortages of food and long-term challenges in rebuilding their agricultural and fishing industries.