Most Destructive Cyclones Till Date

24 Oct, 2024 Credit: Pexels

Cyclone Bhola (1970)

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Hurricane Katrina (2005)

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Cyclone Nargis (2008)

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Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) (2013)

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Cyclone Idai (2019)

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Cyclone Fani (2019)

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