Great Bengal Famine of 1770 incl. Bihar and Orissa
British officials, including Governor Warren Hastings, remained indifferent, enforcing taxation even as death loomed over the land.
Great Lakes Storm of 1913 USA Canada
This storm, which ravaged the Great Lakes region, remains an unforgettable event due to its fierce winds, frigid temperatures, and the sheer…
China 1973 Luhuo Earthquake
The impact of the earthquake stretched far beyond the immediate death toll, affecting the local economy and disrupting communities that were…
Yemen 1982 North Yemen Earthquake
The aftermath of the earthquake forced Yemen to confront its weaknesses in disaster management, and the recovery process was long and painful.
Italy 1915 Avezzano Earthquake
The 1915 Avezzano earthquake was not just a random natural disaster—it was a result of a complex series of geological factors that were…
France Heatwave 1941
Farmers and industrial labourers, forced to work long hours in the intense sun, had little access to shade or cooling methods, leading to…
Ecuador 1987 Ecuador Earthquakes
Ecuador, like many countries, was unprepared for such a large-scale disaster, and its initial response was slower than needed.
The 1851 Sicily Tornadoes
Tornadoes in Italy are not unheard of, but what made the 1851 Sicily Tornadoes extraordinary was their sheer intensity and deadly impact.
Antonine Plague 165 Roman Empire
As it spread, it decimated entire communities, crippling both economic productivity and military strength.
1973 Dhaka Tornado Bangladesh
With no early warning systems or tornado shelters, the people of Manikganj had nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.