39 years ago, the deadliest cyclone in history struck East Pakistan (modern Bangladesh), killing est. 500,000, more than doubling even the Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004. The Bhola cyclone was a category 3, reaching winds up to 130mph.
What I didn't know (before today):
- That it happened.
- That the handling of disaster relief caused political turmoil in Pakistan and led to the formation of Bangledesh.
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