At the dawn of 21st century, the human kind may be proud of making technological advancements and hi-tech equipments, but still has not found ways to control the natural forces. Instead the disorganized life style of the human clan has only made a negative impact on Mother Earth, causing large scale destruction.
The natural calamities, that claim thousands of lives, remind man of his limits and unite nations to give aid and assistance for the suffered. Here is a list of the worst natural disasters that happened in the last decade.
Text: Anjali Menon
Images: Agencies
Image: A man clings to the top of a vehicle prior to being rescued by the US Coast Guard from the flooded streets in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 4, 2005.
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