aug 7, 1975 - Typhoon Nina
Description:
Typhoon Nina, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Bebeng, was the third-deadliest tropical cyclone on record. At least 229,000 people died after the typhoon triggered the Banqiao Dam collapse (in Zhumadian, Henan Province, China) and devastated areas downstream. The collapse of the dam due to heavy floods also caused a string of smaller dams to collapse, adding to the damage caused by the typhoon.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 7, 1975
Now
~ 49 years ago