
Bhola Cyclone 1970 Pakistan (Biggest Disaster)
On November 12, 1970, a monster storm struck East Pakistan.
Winds reached 190 km/h.
A 10-meter storm surge crushed coastal villages.
Over 500,000 people lost their lives.
It became the deadliest cyclone in history.
Millions were left homeless.
Crops, livestock, and homes were wiped out.
The damage was over $86 million—devastating for the region.
This tragedy helped spark the birth of Bangladesh.
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