The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)

In August 1975, Typhoon Nina brought extreme rainfall to Henan Province, causing the Banqiao Dam and dozens of others to fail. The flood swept across the region, killing an estimated 26,000 to 240,000 people.

Poor planning and outdated infrastructure contributed to the tragedy, which led to widespread destruction and raised global awareness of dam safety.