verified23 October 2019
Bara–Parsa storm identified as Nepal's first officially recorded tornado
The DHM-supported scientific study reported 30 deaths, more than 1,150 injured people and more than 2,890 families left homeless.
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2019 Bara–Parsa Tornado
A destructive tornado struck Bara and Parsa districts on 31 March 2019, the first tornado officially recorded in Nepal.
Bara and Parsa districts · 31 March 2019
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Deaths
1,150
Injured
2,890
Affected families
Statistics: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology / The Small Earth Nepal · reported 23 October 2019
Overview
On 31 March 2019 a severe convective storm produced a tornado across Bara and Parsa. A scientific study by Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and The Small Earth Nepal reported 30 deaths, more than 1,150 injured people and more than 2,890 families left homeless. Homes, schools, industries, farms, water systems and electricity infrastructure were damaged.
Severely affected districts
Bara · MadheshParsa · Madhesh