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11 Nov, 1970

‘Great Bhola Cyclone’ kills 300,000

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The “Satelite Image of Great Bhola CycloneGreat Bhola Cyclone” moves through East Pakistan (Bangladesh), causing storm surge flooding estimated to be as high as 20-30 feet. At least 300,000 people in low-lying coastal regions are killed by the flooding from this storm, making it the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history.

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