Natural Disasters in 2003
Summary: our documented records include 2 major natural disasters in 2003, with a combined estimated death toll of 96,271. This covers major documented events only — smaller events of 2003 may not be recorded.
| Event | Type | Country | Date | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bam Earthquake | Earthquake | Iran | Dec 26 | 26,271 |
| 2003 European Heatwave | Heatwave | France | Aug 1 | 70,000 |
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