2003 European heatwave | |
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| Total costs | N/A |
| Deaths | 70000 |
The 2003 European heat wave led to what was, at the time, the hottest summer on record in Europe since at least 1540. France was hit especially hard. The heat wave led to health crises in several countries and combined with drought to create a crop shortfall in parts of Southern Europe. Peer-reviewed analysis places the European death toll at more than 70,000.The predominant heat was recorded in July and August, partly a result of the western European seasonal lag from the maritime influence of the Atlantic warm waters in combination with hot continental air and strong southerly winds.
Source: Wikipedia 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.
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