Table 1 Major cyclones that have struck the Bangladesh coast since 1965 [Source: 2; p8]
Year (Storm name, where given) | Maximum wind speed (km/hr) | Maximum storm surge height (metres) | Death toll |
|---|---|---|---|
1965 | 161 | 7.6 | 19,300 |
1965 | 217 | 3.6 | 870 |
1966 | 139 | 6.7 | 850 |
1970 (Bhola) | 224 | 10.0 | 300,000 |
1985 | 154 | 4.6 | 11,000 |
1991 (Gorky) | 225 | 7.6 | 139,000 |
1997 | 232 | 4.6 | 150 |
2007 (Sidr) | 223 | – | 3,360 |
2009 | 92 | – | 190 |