1974 Bangladesh Flood | |
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Total costs | N/A |
Deaths | 28700 |
The Bangladesh famine of 1974 began in March 1974 and ended in about December of the same year. The famine is considered the worst in recent decades; it was characterised by massive flooding along the Brahmaputra River as well as high mortality.
Source: Wikipedia 1952 Bayonnaise Rocks | |
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Total costs | N/A |
Deaths | 31 |
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