The number of civilians killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima is estimated to be around 80,000 on the day of the bombing itself.
This number includes those who died immediately from the blast and the radiation. However, the long-term effects of radiation exposure continued to claim lives for years after the bombing, bringing the total number of civilian casualties to approximately 200,000 by 1950.
The bombing of Hiroshima was a devastating event that caused widespread destruction and suffering. It remains a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the importance of working towards nuclear disarmament.
