Cyclone Bhola of 1970: The Political and Human Consequences of a Catastrophic Storm
Cyclone Bhola struck the coast of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and the West Bengal region of India on November 13, 1970. This storm remains one of the deadliest cyclones in recorded history, claiming up to 500,000 lives. Beyond the immediate devastation, Cyclone Bhola had profound political and social repercussions, playing a pivotal role in the … Read more