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Bangladesh: Heat Wave: 2002/05/21
| Period | 2002/05/21 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Bangladesh |
| Event Type | Heat Wave |
| Outline | Temperatures as high as 43C (109F) killed at least 20 people during the past three days. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| CNN News 2002/05/21 | ||
| Dead: at least 20 persons In neighboring India, a similar heat wave killed 638 people this month where temperatures reached 51C (124F). |
Temperatures as high as 43C (109F). | |
