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138,866 people killed when cyclone makes landfall in southeastern Bangladesh 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1991)


Video: ''Bangladesh Cyclone' DEC Appeal , Trevor McDonald, 1991, ITV'

(Tuesday, April 30, 1991, 1:00 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time; during the 1991 Bangladesh cyclone) — 138,866 people were killed when a cyclone made landfall early this morning about 35 miles south of Chittagong in southeastern Bangladesh with winds of around 250 km/h (155 mph). Continue reading 138,866 people killed when cyclone makes landfall in southeastern Bangladesh 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1991)