Typhoon Nina (1975)
Typhoon Nina on August 2 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 30, 1975 |
| Remnant low | August 6, 1975 |
| Dissipated | August 8, 1975 |
| Unknown-strength storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Lowest pressure | 900 hPa (mbar); 26.58 inHg |
| Category 4-equivalent super typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 916 hPa (mbar); 27.05 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 126,000 total |
| Damage | $1.2 billion (1975 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1975 Pacific typhoon season | |
Typhoon Nina, named Bebeng by PAGASA, was an extremely deadly tropical cyclone that brought catastrophic damage across the country of China in the summer of 1975. It formed on July 30 and gradually intensified as it moved generally to the west. On August 2, Nina reached peak intensity, and a day later the typhoon struck Taiwan. It weakened before moving ashore southeastern China. While moving slowly through central China, it dropped heavy rainfall and caused several dam failures, including the Banqiao Dam. It is one of the deadliest typhoons in the Pacific. Flooding from the Banqiao Dam collapse killed 26,000 people, with 100,000 more dying from subsequent famine and diseases.