1931 Central China floods remain the worst recorded natural disaster.

Floods, with legendary biblical and mythical stories, remain the worst natural disaster worldwide, causing tens of thousands annual deaths and the most financial loss. The 1931 Central China flooding holds the record for the worst natural disaster in recent history, killing an estimated 1-4 million people. Flood myths across cultures are likely due to their frequent disruption of life on Earth.

March 16, 2024
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