1.Central of China floods in 1931 (Flood of China Central):
Occurred in 1931, Central China Flood is said to be the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded. At that time, after a long dry China hit by seven hurricanes, which brought torrential rain brings. During the floods in central China, three other rivers join the river overflowed Yangzte, Yellow River and Huai River. Reported four million people died because of this flood.
2. Yellow River flood 1887
Yellow River, located in China is very vulnerable to flooding. In the Yellow River flood in 1887 caused the destruction of approximately 50,000 square miles of land. The farmers who live near the river actually has built a moat - a small moat to help hold water if the flood comes. But heavy rains that came too soon exceed the capacity of these small trenches. Flood said to have killed between 900 000 - 2,000,000 people.
3. Shaanxi Earthquake, 1556
Shaanxi earthquake which stands as the most deadly earthquake. On February 14, 1556, an earthquake hit China. Epicenter located in the Wei River Valley, as many as 97 villages of Henan, Shaanxi, Hebei, Anhui, and others affected. Statistical data shows 60% of population of 97 villages were killed. Overall, more than 830 000 people die from Shaanxi earthquake.
4. Bhola Stroms, 1970
Bhola storms hit East Pakistan, now known as Bangladesh on November 12 1970.Terkenal as the deadliest hurricane ever recorded. 115mph winds with the strength and reach hurricane strength of three categories. 500 000 people reportedly died of a storm at sea that brought heavy rain and caused flooding in many areas.
5. Indian Stroms, 1839
n 1839, a huge storm hit Coringa, India. This occurred on 25 November 1839 when a storm as high as 40 feet (12 M) destroyed the city. Unfortunately this city is not adequate infrastructure, 20 000 ships anchored in the town were destroyed. More than 300,000 people have died after the storm surge down.
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