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Identifying all-time deadliest weather events, UN says history can help mitigate future disasters

New York, May 19(Just Earth News): The United Nations weather agency on Thursday announced “world records” for the highest reported historical death tolls from tropical cyclones, tornadoes, lightning and hailstorms, marking the first time its Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes has broadened its scope from temperature and weather records to address impacts of specific events.