In 1996, a single massive tornado in Bangladesh claimed over 600 lives in minutes
In 1996, a devastating tornado carved a path of destruction through central Bangladesh, claiming over 600 lives and reminding the world of the immense power of localized weather events.
A massive tornado tore through the Jamalpur and Tangail districts of Bangladesh in 1996, destroying entire villages in a matter of minutes. With winds exceeding 200 miles per hour, the storm killed over 600 people and injured thousands more.
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