India’s Biggest Natural Disasters

13 June, 2024 Credit: Pixabay

Indian Ocean Tsunami (2004)

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Gujarat Earthquake (2001)

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Uttarakhand Flash Floods (2013)

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Bengal Famine (1943)

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Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984)

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Odisha Cyclone (1999)

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Kashmir Earthquake (2005)

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