The Daulatpur tornado, which struck Bangladesh on April 26, 1989, was devastating, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. Many survivors were reported, including those who managed to seek shelter in sturdier structures or were away from the worst-hit areas. The aftermath highlighted the resilience of the local population as they began to rebuild their lives and communities. However, the exact number of survivors is difficult to determine due to the chaos and scale of the disaster.
Most likely not, the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado was over 20 years ago.
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Tornadoes do not have names; they are simply referred to by the places they hit. This tornado is known as the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado for hitting the cities of Daulatpur and Saturia.
The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of April 26, 1989 killed an estimated 1,300 people.
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The Daulatpur-Salturia tornado of 1989 in Bangladesh killed over 1300.
It was the deadliest tornado in history with a death toll of over 1300.
The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado in Bangladesh in 1989 caused extensive damage and resulted in over 1300 fatalities. The economic cost of the tornado is estimated to be around $1.5 billion.