Historical Events tagged with "hailstorm"

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Natural Disasters

Historic Hailstorm Hits Sydney with Massive Impact

April 14th, 1999 25 years ago

A severe hailstorm occurred in Sydney, Australia, leading to A$2.3 billion in insured damages, making it the most costly natural disaster in the nation's history. The storm produced hailstones up to 9 centimeters in diameter, resulting in extensive destruction to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Thousands of residents were affected, prompting emergency services to respond to an overwhelming number of insurance claims and property damage reports. The event was significant in understanding weather patterns and the impacts of severe storms in urban areas.

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Natural Disasters

Deadly Hailstorm in Gopalganj District

April 14th, 1986 38 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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