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Deadliest tornado

The current deadliest tornado record is 1,300 deaths, held by Daulatpur-Saturia tornado, set on April 26, 1989. Last checked October 9, 2026.

1,300

deaths

Daulatpur-Saturia tornado

Manikganj, Bangladesh, 1989

Holder
Daulatpur-Saturia tornado
Record
1,300 deaths
Exact figure
About 1,300 deaths (estimate)
Location
Manikganj, Bangladesh
Date set
April 26, 1989
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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