Historical Events tagged with "ampara"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Natural Disasters

Cyclone Devastates Eastern Sri Lanka

November 23rd, 1978 46 years ago

In November 1978, a powerful cyclone struck eastern Sri Lanka, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,000 individuals. The storm caused severe disruption, leading to widespread flooding and destruction of homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The coastal regions bore the brunt of the cyclone's wrath, with thousands more displaced and in need of urgent assistance. The regional government worked to facilitate emergency relief efforts.

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