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Floods are the most common natural disaster in India. The heavy southwest monsoon rains cause the Brahmaputra and other rivers to distend their banks, often flooding surrounding areas. Though they provide rice paddy farmers with a largely dependable source of natural irrigation and fertilisation, the floods can kill thousands and displace millions.
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1 Ten deadliest natural disasters by highest estimated death toll excluding epidemics and famines. ... India October 5, 1864: 10. 50,000-220,000 1912 China typhoon: China
The 2008 Lucknow flood was a natural disaster that occurred in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India, in August 2008. It was caused by the overflow of the Gomti River after heavy rainfall in the monsoon season. The flood submerged several parts of the city, affecting more than 100,000 people and killing at least 15.
Pages in category "2023 disasters in India" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Health disasters in India (5 C, ... Natural disasters in India (12 C, 29 P) Pages in category "Disasters in India" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of ...
1996 disasters in India (1 C, 5 P) 1997 disasters in India (1 C, 4 P) 1998 disasters in India (1 C, 2 P) 1999 disasters in India (1 C, 3 P) 2000 disasters in India (3 P)
Disasters in Punjab, India (1 C, 5 P) R. Disasters in Rajasthan (6 P) S. Disasters in Sikkim (4 P) T. Disasters in Tamil Nadu (2 C, 25 P) Disasters in Telangana (2 P)