Episode 3 of 3
Alleged Cyclone of 1882
- When
- June 6, 1882 (alleged)
- Where
- Bombay
Accounts describe a catastrophic cyclone striking Bombay on June 6, 1882, causing over 100,000 deaths and massive destruction.
The Great Bombay Cyclone allegedly formed over the Arabian Sea with 110-MPH winds and an 18-foot surge. It reportedly claimed more than 100,000 lives when it came ashore at Bombay right before daybreak. Some accounts claim the city was all but destroyed by this monster cyclone.
Sources
- Bombay Cyclone of 1882 (hoax) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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