Let's revisit major natural calamities that rocked world in 2021
Haiti's deadly quake
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, killing numerous people and flattening innumerable buildings. Thousands of others were also injured.
China inundated
Record rainstorms wreaked havoc on Henan Province in central China. The incessant rains overflowed reservoirs and spilled riverbanks. About 1.5 million people were also evacuated.
Europe gets drenched
In Europe’s deadly floods, more than hundreds of deaths were reported. Entire communities were cut off, without power or communications for several days.
Southern Europe burns
Fuelled by strong winds and hot weather, wildfires burned across southern European regions for many days. Many homes were burnt and several people were killed.
Winter storm strikes Texas
A harsh winter storm hit the state of Texas hard. Several people lost their lives as extreme cold waves forced disruption of power for days.
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