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- 1948 – Vanport Flood, USA
A dike burst destroyed the entire city of Vanport in minutes—highlighting the need for strong flood control systems. - 1959 – Auckland Harbour Bridge Opens, NZ
A major transport milestone connecting Auckland to the North Shore, boosting mobility and growth. - 1975 – Suez Canal Fully Reopens
Cleared after 8 years of blockage, restoring a vital global trade route—an engineering and logistical triumph. - 2025 – Tree Collapse Incidents, Mumbai
One dead, three injured due to falling trees—underscoring the importance of urban infrastructure maintenance.
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