All rights reserved. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland.The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar.With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and later southwestward. Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Social protection and flood precautions Flood mitigation and preparedness TEXT BOXES 6.1 Floods in China 1998 6.2 ‘Small’ floods: a hidden problem 6.3 Bangladesh – reducing vulnerability to floods is not the same as stopping floods 6.4 Flooding and deforestation: the causation controversy 7 COASTAL STORMS Introduction [D B Du Plessis; South Africa. # Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods\n, # South Africa. Shelf # TC 519.S7 SOU: Publisher: Pretoria: The Dept, 1989. [1] The rains led to rivers bursting their banks, which isolated tens of thousands of people. [9] The river flooding moved sediment along many banks, and in one location the sediment reached 10 km (6.2 mi) in length. Please enter recipient e-mail address(es). heavy rainfall in South Africa and the only cyclone-centre to penetrate the country was that of Domoina. Please enter the message. Anonymous, | 1984. The storm's high winds knocked down trees and power lines, leaving power outages. The Domoina flood spilled over the banks of the lower levees and filled an area with water to the Msunduzi River, which lies south of the Mfolozi River. The country's military provided 25 helicopters to rescue flood victims and donated 3,000 tents. Documentation of the March-May 1981 floods in the South Eastern Cape. Original source is in South African rand, converted to United States dollar. The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railways had cuts in their lines. With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and later southwestward. [20] Workers also quickly restored the downed power lines. This caused many farmers to drown in southern Mozambique. The South African government declared Natal a disaster area. Heavy rain on Feb. 14, 1984, resulted in a rapidly rising Susquehanna River and evacuations. | [FLOO] Anonymous, | 1984. [1] That day, it organized enough to warrant a satellite-based Dvorak rating of T2.5, prompting the Réunion Meteorological Service to name it Domoina. Within a week, workers reopened most major roads to travel, and by February 24, most roads were reopened. Two days later, the JTWC estimated peak 10 minute winds of 100 km/h (65 mph). This bibliography is designed to situate the records used in The Flood of 1915 virtual exhibit in their larger context. Department of Water Affairs) ;\" ; South Africa. Please enter your name. This collection not only documents the disaster and subsequent reconstruction, but also includes photographs of Thistle before the disaster. In the latter city, a station recorded winds of 100 km/h (62 mph). [15] Also in the city, the storm downed hundreds of trees, wrecked roofs, and damaged houses;[11] about 10,000 people were left homeless nationwide. Source : Civil Engineering = Siviele Ingenieurswese, Volume 26, Issue 3, Mar 1984, p. 116 - 117 Keyword(s) : 1984, Cyclone Domoina, Flood water, KwaZulu-Natal, Mfolozi catchment and Mfolozi flood; Access full text Article Download . Domoina crossed into Swaziland and later eastern South Africa before dissipating on February 2. Precipitation spread as far south as Durban,[9] but did not penetrate far into the center of the country. Navigate this Journal About Previous issues ISSN : 0009-7845 Previous Article T able o f C ontents; Next Article Author B.G.A. Regional maximum peaks in Southern Africa, Department of Water Affairs Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods. The infamous Domoina, although only reaching tropical storm strength, passed over southern Mozambique and made a … The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. Cyclone Domoina - debris left upstream side of Usutu River. Technical report (South Africa. The next day, Domonia crossed into Swaziland and subsequently into eastern South Africa, weakening into a tropical depression while passing near Durban. Maximum Observed Floods (Rodier & Roche, 1984). [11] Relief items were distributed by both air and road in the weeks following the storm,[20] coordinated by the Swaziland Red Cross and assisted by volunteer organizations. The E-mail Address(es) you entered is(are) not in a valid format. You can easily create a free account. To send this article to your Kindle, first ensure no-reply@cambridge.org is added to your Approved Personal Document E-mail List under your Personal Document Settings on the Manage … The cyclone caused widespread flooding; left thousands of people homeless and … The storm moved south and for the following five days torrential rain fell over Mozambique, northern KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Swaziland, reaching as far south as Durban. Documentation of the March-May 1981 floods in the South Eastern Cape. In Mozambique, Domoina dropped heavy rainfall in the capital Maputo that accounted for 40% of the annual total. In 1999, IAHS, UNESCO and WMO agreed that the time was right to bring the Catalogue up to date, it being noted that Rodier & Roche considered an interval of 20 years to be appropriate for a future edition. The great flood is one of the topics under investigation. [4] On January 21, the storm made landfall just south of Tamatave in southeastern Madagascar. The Amcor Dam road (Umfolozi Street) underwater – 2017. [24], Following the storm in South Africa, workers restored the original course of the Umfolozi River after it had moved. [11] Overall damage was estimated at $54 million,[18] of which $47.5 million from infrastructure damage,[20] and Domoina killed 73 people in the country. [2], While crossing Madagascar on a westward trajectory, Domonia weakened; JTWC estimated the winds decreased to 55 km/h (35 mph), after earlier estimating winds of 95 km/h (60 mph) before landfall. [11] The floods closed at least 20 major roads[7] and the country's primary airport. [11] South Africa provided two helicopters to the country to survey the affected areas. You may have already requested this item. The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. ... 1984. Significant tropical cyclones that had such an effect on South Africa was Domoina which occurred in January 1984, Imboa in February 1984 … Series : Technical reports (South Africa. 1983–84 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs, Regional Specialized Meteorological Center, "A Destructive Cyclone Season in the SW Indian Ocean: January-February 1984", "La Saison Cyclonique 1983-1984 A Madagascar", "Joint Typhoon Warning Center Mission Statement", Best Track Data for Tropical Cyclone 14S (Domoina), The effects of the Domoina floods and releases from the Pongolapoort Dam on the Pongolo floodplain, Madagascar Cyclone Feb 1984 UNDRO Situation Report 4, Coping with Floods - The Experience of Mozambique, "At Least 124 Killed in African Hurricane", Significant Data on Major Disasters Worldwide 1900-present, "Storm Leaves Thousands Homeless in Swaziland", Swaziland Floods Feb 1984 UNDRO Situation Reports 1-6, Geomorphology and dynamics of the Mfolozi River floodplain, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, "Exchange Rates Between the United States Dollar and Forty-one Currencies", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tropical_Storm_Domoina&oldid=972221134, South-West Indian Ocean severe tropical storms, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 August 2020, at 21:52. by S. Mason-Williams by S. Mason-Williams 118 1984 . 1r and 4v Swarthmore College has only one Medieval manuscript in its collections, but it is a little gem: a (probably) Parisian pocket Bible of the 1250s, acquired by the College at auction in 1984 and subsequently rebound. Documentation Of The February-march 1988 Floods In The Orange River Basin. Members of the Mozambique Red Cross helped distribute food and clothing to the affected residents, and planes helped drop off supplies to residents in isolated areas. Tropical Cyclone Demoina - 1984 This event resulted in significant loss of life (60 people died) and widespread damage to infrastructure and property. | Floods aftermath: warning of more damage to canefields if Umfolozi floods, Natal Farmer, May 1984, p. 4. Idai's rains will likely cause catastrophic flooding in some regions. [22] The South African Weather Bureau considered Domoina as the "first tropical cyclone in recent history to have caused flooding and extensive damage. Flood plains are often attractive areas for human development and a vast share of the world’s population depends, whether directly or indirectly, on a number of key natural resources that are generally provided by floodplains. Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). The first occasional report in the Hydrological data UK series concerns the 1984 drought. The heavy rainfall saw some of the rivers in Swaziland rise 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours! Research in progress at the time made it possible to assess some of the effects of these cyclones on the mangrove communities of the St Lucia Estuary. Division of Hydrology.] Flood waters also strip the ground of needed nutrients. LOCATION SHELF NO STATUS Cullen Govt 4 TC 519.S7 SOU : NON-CIRCULATIN : Description: 1 v. (various pagings). The Flood of 1915 . For several days, southeastern Swaziland was only accessible by air travel, while rural parts of the country lost access to fresh water. Learn more ››. Flood Based Farming Practices in Ethiopia: Status and Potential. Early on January 28, Domonia made a second landfall on southeastern Mozambique near peak intensity. The report documents the drought in a water resources framework and its development, duration and severity are examined with particular reference to regional variations in intensity. | Floods ravage sugar areas / Umfolozi reels under impact of ‘Cyclone Demoina’ / Ministers see vast toll of flood damage / Flood causes ruin and big cane losses / Pongola - a scene of The Bethlehem run-off augmentation research project : past, present and future / ed. The floods closed at least 20 major roads and the country’s primary airport and most schools nationwide. (not yet rated) Even though the police did not release the girl’s name, the family told WSB-TV the girl’s name is Fallon Fridley and gave photos of the two-year-old to the news station. About 49,000 people lost everything they owned. [11], On January 31, the government of Swaziland declared a state of emergency and requested assistance from the international community. The cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. The European Economic Community donated about $80,000 to purchase tents and blankets. 2. After an extended drought, many farmers had moved closer to river beds, making their fields more vulnerable. of Water Affairs, Directorate of Hydrology ;\" ; Technical report (South Africa. Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods. Storms of the magnitude that caused this flood are not uncommon to the southern great plains. Anonymous, | 1984. Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista. The three storms collectively caused 42 deaths and $25 million in damage, much of it from crop damage. In the 1960s, this problem was illuminated in the landmark House Document 465, A Unified National Program for Managing Flood Losses. In Mozambique, Domoina dropped heavy rainfall in the capital Maputo that accounted for 40% of the annual total. Floods in the country destroyed over 50 small dams and left widespread crop damage just before the summer harvest. [11], As Domoina made its final landfall in Mozambique, it dropped heavy rainfall reaching 430 mm (17 in) in the town of Goba over a five-day period. 48/52 Bible, Swarthmore College, McCabe Library, BS75 1200z, fols. Most schools nationwide were also closed during the storm. [12][nb 4], In Mozambique, workers assisted people in moving to higher grounds following flooding. Flood, high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land, such as a river inundating its floodplain. The map below shows the paths of four of the major tropical cyclones that struck Mozambique between 1984 and 2000 (Domoina, Filao, Eline and Hudah). PICS: The wrath of Domoina – 1984 as compared to recent floods. Department of Water Affairs Who saved Natal?, Colorgraphic, Durban. The most common classifications are a 10-year flood, a 50-year flood, and a 100-year flood. [13] Transport was disrupted in the northern and southern portion of the country. The cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. Disrupted transport left areas isolated for several days. Tropical Storm Domoina Explained Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. Report: The 1984 Drought West Germany also donated about $231,000, mostly for the feeding program. [11] There was widespread crop damage in Mozambique, affecting 350,000 farmers,[17] and flooding about 250,000 ha (620,000 acres) of fields. aggravating factors, extent and effects of the flood, to document the hazard and vulnerability, and various capacities of the community; to study the local knowledge, practices and beliefs in the community; to formulate community based plans for flood mitigation and flood disaster risk reduction. [8] In the months before Domoina struck, dry conditions persisted across southeastern Africa. [1] On January 16, a spiral area of convection persisted off the northeast coast of Madagascar,[2] associated with the intertropical convergence zone. At the moment, there are two predominant theories about the Biblical story of Noah's Ark and the great flood. Along 29 river locations in eastern South Africa, river heights were estimated to have been 1 in 50 year events. It slowly weakened over land while moving across southern Mozambique. [16] The storm damaged 28 pumping stations nationwide and destroyed over 50 small dams. Documentation, Flood of May 27, 1984 Tulsa, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area (Book) The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railway lines were cut. In January and February 1984, conditions were favorable for tropical cyclogenesis in the southwest Indian Ocean, including warmer than normal sea surface temperatures and an active monsoon trough. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.. The heavy rainfall saw some of the rivers in Swaziland rise 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours! Floods are among Earth's most common–and most destructive–natural hazards. The structure of the report follows the hydrological cycle with chapters devoted to rainfall, evaporation, runoff and water storage in surface reservoirs and aquifers. In the period from 1970 to 2012, storms and floods caused over one million deaths. The government later authorized $85 million to fund repairing damaged rails and roads. Perry Source : Civil Engineering = Siviele Ingenieurswese, Volume 26, Issue 3, Mar 1984, p. 116 - 117 Keyword(s) : 1984 , Cyclone Domoina , Flood water , KwaZulu-Natal , Mfolozi catchment and Mfolozi flood Directorate of Hydrology) ; TR 142. The Flood; Archival Documents; Archival Documents. The effects of floods on human well-being range from unqualified blessings to catastrophes. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/36388753> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Series\/technical_report_south_africa_department_of_water_affairs>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Topic\/cyclone_domoina_1984>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Topic\/floods_africa>. Get this from a library! The South African Red Cross provided food to storm victims, many of whom were beneficiaries of the food program during the extended drought. Widespread flooding hits Kuwait after 6 months' worth of rain in several days. Floods are among Earth's most common–and most destructive–natural hazards. There were 242 deaths in southeastern Africa. There had been a planned release of water from the Pongolapoort Dam in March 1984 to provide adequate water to the floodplain, but Domoina prevented this from occurring. Would you also like to submit a review for this item? ;] Various countries and United Nations agencies provided about $1.01 million in cash and supplies to Swaziland. Were finished in 1984 caused 100 year floods in the northern and southern of. A station recorded winds of 100 km/h ( 62 mph ), May 1984 three... Perry Severe Tropical storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South African Red Cross food. 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