Historical Events tagged with "gopalganj"
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Natural Disasters
Deadly Hailstorm in Gopalganj District
April 14th, 1986 39 years ago
In Gopalganj, Bangladesh, enormous hailstones weighing up to 1 kilogram fell from the sky, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. This rare meteorological phenomenon struck the area unexpectedly, wreaking havoc on the local population and infrastructure. The storm caused fatalities, with 92 recorded deaths, and numerous injuries among those caught outdoors or in inadequately protected structures.
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