13 May 2013, AlertNet
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| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake* | 2010 | 3,700,000 | |
| Storm | 1994 | 1,587,000 | |
| Storm | 1980 | 1,165,000 | |
| Drought | 1992 | 1,000,000 | |
| Storm | 1988 | 870,000 | |
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Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Data version: v11.08 *: Including tsunami Data displayed does not imply national endorsement. |
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