On November 29, 1988 a severe tropical cyclone struck Bangladesh with approximately 125 mph winds and a 5-10 foot storm surge. With an estimated 2000 people killed, it was the worst tempest to ravage this storm-plagued area since the 1970 Bhola cyclone. During its early stages, it brought heavy rains to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand creating thousands more injured and dead. In addition it rendered over $9 billion in damages to the agriculture in the area.