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In 1975, there was a horrible dam collapse, causing huge casualties in Zhumadian, Henan province. Any information?
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In 1975, there was a horrible dam collapse, causing huge casualties in Zhumadian, Henan province. Any information?
Yes, the Banqiao Dam disaster in August 1975 was one of the deadliest dam failures in history, causing catastrophic flooding in Zhumadian, Henan Province, and surrounding areas. Here are the key details:
Key Facts About the Disaster:
- Cause:
- Extreme rainfall from Typhoon Nina (1975) dumped more than a year's worth of rain (over 1,000 mm in some areas) in just a few days.
- The Banqiao Dam (and 61 other smaller dams in the region) collapsed due to overwhelming water pressure and structural weaknesses.
- Casualties:
- Official Chinese reports initially cited 26,000 deaths, but later estimates (including declassified documents and research) suggest 85,000–240,000 fatalities due to drowning, disease, and famine.
- Some international scholars believe the death toll may have been even higher.
- Aftermath & Secrecy:
- The disaster was censored for decades in China, with full details emerging only in the 2000s.
- The government later improved dam safety standards, but the tragedy remains a sensitive historical topic.
Why Was It So Deadly?
- Sudden collapse at night gave little warning.
- Massive wave of water (up to 10 km wide) swept through villages.
- Secondary disasters (famine, disease, lack of aid) worsened the death toll.
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