India is full of various classes and divisions but the beauty of the country is that in times of need , everyone stands united as one. Indian history has seen the highest highs as well as the lowest lows. But the tragic times have brought the countrymen closer to each other. We have helped each other out and emerged from the situation stronger than ever before. Such events become headlines, many lose loved ones but what stays is humanity, which overcomes all odds. Here are 10 tragedies that struck India but helped us stick together and we only came out stronger.

7. Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004

A decade ago, on December 26, 2004, the otherwise calm water of the Indian Ocean showed its wild one. With a 9 magnitude quake under the Indian Ocean, people living in nearby areas saw the violent movement of water like never before. News reports called it the deadliest Tsunami in history killing around 155,000 in India and injuring over 500,000. A great deal of humanitarian aid was sent because of widespread damage of the infrastructure, shortage of food and water, and economic damage. Not only Indians, but nations across the globe came forward to help the victims with around USD 14 billion coming in as aid. Now that is what we call true team work!

8. Cyclone Phailin, 2013

The cyclone crashed into eastern areas in India on the fateful Saturday, October 11, forcing up to one million people to flee. The massive storm packing winds of about 200km/h entered the country and it was reported that the cyclone had the biggest evacuation in the history of India with huge relief work being delivered from every possible sphere. Instead of panicking, people worked tirelessly to help others and decreased the damage caused.