Typhoon Wanda (1956)
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Typhoon Wanda was one of the deadliest typhoons to impact China, and was the strongest typhoon to impact Zhejiang since Typhoon Nina in 1953.
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Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | July 25, 1956 |
Dissipated | August 5, 1956 |
Unknown-strength storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 295 km/h (185 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 4,935 |
Areas affected | Taiwan and China |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1956 Pacific typhoon season |
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