Farm lands and roads were destroyed – 1984. UN DHA; Posted 1 Feb 1984 Originally published 1 Feb 1984. The threat of cyclones along our east coast is always with us and should obviously not be ignored in the design of important structures. 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. Here’s some background and startling visuals on the major weather events in Southern Africa over the last few decades – from Domoina, to drought, to a touch of Dineo. Domoina – 1984. Other floods followed in the years 1999 and 2000. 70mm over three days was measured in southern Swaziland, which just got the weakest, southernmost touch of the storm as it passed over. Domoina. 28. tammikuuta se rantautui Intian valtamereltä Mosambikiin, josta se siirtyi etelämmäksi. During cyclone Domoina in 1984, up … Those events were in some cases so extreme that entire species were wiped out (such as the dinosaurs). The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. Large floods are fairly common (24 in 43 years). The cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. A flood can occur at any time of the year. Title: Documentation Of The February-march 1988 Floods In The Orange River Basin. And then, in January 1984, Tropical Cyclone Domoina struck in Southern Mozambique and crossed westwards into Swaziland. It was caused by intense rainfall in Swaziland and Mozambique in the end of But whilst dam levels at the end of the storm remained much the same (37.9% at 20 Feb 2017 – current levels on this link), days of soaking rain meant that the bush grew thick, the grass long and there was plenty to eat for the wild game at Royal Jozini and the cattle of the local farmers. After floods scoured out the estuary, marine sand advanced up the estuary at a rate of 1200 m/y as a series of flood-tidal deltas. Cyc. (+27) (0) 11 7042911 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. Gigantic tsunamis swept in devastation over coastal 1 "Fingerprints of t he Gods" - Graham Hancock. The flood originated from cyclone Domoina” is the biggest flood recorded until now in the“ Umbeluzi basin. Thankfully, Pongolapoort Dam could contain this downpour and filled to 87% in a matter of days, saving the Makatini Flats and Maputo from even worse flooding than they already experienced. AV Flood waters almost breaching the top of a dam 0.19 3. Domoina. Pongolapoort (Jozini) Dam absorbs Domoina floods @inproceedings{Legge1984PongolapoortD, title={Pongolapoort (Jozini) Dam absorbs Domoina floods}, author={W W Legge}, year={1984} } In 1984, the debris that was washed down rivers was mainly organic – logs, weeds etc. Quite a difference to the 700mm which fell in one day with Domoina! Anonymous, | 1984. The effects of the Domoina floods and releases … – DWA Home Page. Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista. In 1984, the debris that was washed down rivers was mainly organic – logs, weeds etc. South African Institution Of Civil Engineering (SAICE), https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA10212019_20997. The flood on the Umfolozi River, which resulted from tropical cyclone Demoina on 31 January and 1 February 1984, is the largest in living memory. Swaziland Floods Feb 1984 UNDRO Informtion Report 1 Format Situation Report Source. Tropical Cyclones often result in floods. It is the most comprehensive, searchable collection of full-text African electronic journals available on one platform. oa Civil Engineering = Siviele Ingenieurswese - The Mfolozi flood of 31 January 1984 Sabinet African Journals - reliable research that offers more than 500 African journals, including the African Journal Archive. Cyclone Hudah South Africa. 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. Terrific floods rampaged and earthquakes abounded as the crust settled into its new position. 109. 85. Towards a people's history This article documents the events that took place on January 30 and 31, 1984, when a tropical cyclone - "Domoina" - tore through southern Mozambique, northeastern South Africa and Swaziland, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Buffalo River, 1984 – water covers kilometres of roadway. | [FLOO] Anonymous, | 1984. confidential report no. The Natal floods of September 1987, where 327 people were killed, were proclaimed as one of the worst natural disasters to hit South Africa. v 2123 00 e002 department of environment affairs directorate of water affairs division of planning services mfolozi floodplain: ecological investigation: first report: mfolozi vtvba7vba river view sond deposit march 1984 Now in 2019, the organic debris has been surpassed by enormous volumes of plastic waste. 43. 2. Fast forward to 2015 and 2016 and along with South Africa, Swaziland was in the grip of a terrible drought. The floods of Cyclone Domoina in 1984 were devastating and the damage was enormous, but comparisons of photos from Cyclone Domoina and photos of the recent floods showed a stark difference: in 1984 mud and organic debris washed down the rivers in enormous quantities. Cyclone Domoina tore through Northern KwaZulu-Natal in 1984. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. South Africa’s dams throughout the country were shrinking and in some cases dry, water restrictions became part of life and millions of people prayed and watched anxiously – not wanting another Domoina but certainly wishing for a significant “weather system” to bring relief and to help fill the dams again. The shorter-term (e.g., 2 days) heavy orographic precipitation is characterized by large VH ∙∇h which is composed by two common ingredients, namely a strong low-level wind The cyclone Domoina floods of 1984 were responsible for the large scale destruction and devastation of riverine vegetation in the Umfolozi Game Reserve. Department of Water Affairs. The Mfolozi flood of 31 January 1984, Page 1 of 1. 85. Cyc. Trim Park – 2017. South Africa. 1984 directorate of water affairs division services cyclones keywords . Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista. In hydrological terms, the event is classified as an extreme one approaching the maximum flood expected from the catchment. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. flood) much more severe than we have experienced in our recent history. Hi all, I am busy writing the history of the NSRI and one of the chapters is on Cyclone Demoinia/Domonia (depending on how you spell it). For more information on COVID-19, visit www.sacoronavirus.co.za, Lynda 0 comments News & Tips, News And Events. ... 8th May » The Soviet Union announces that it will 1984 Summer Olympics boycott known as boycott the 1984 … Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods. Managing your Health and Avoiding Bugs as you Travel. It is estimated that in Swaziland, 40,000 head of cattle died from starvation in 2016 alone as the grasslands withered and baked to a crisp – and with little rain, the veld could not recover. With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and … [Z P Kovacs; South Africa. Use the preview function to the left. 90 ..... Due to flooding and possible contamination of water supplies, malaria and other viruses may be... Read more. Can I take a hire car across the border from South Africa? Cyclone Domoina developed on 16 January 1984 along the northeastern coast of Mozambique and struck the African continent on 27 January. Although the floods of Domoina in 1984 were even more devastating when you compare photographs taken during that very traumatic time, there is a stark difference. Thousands of livestock died during the storm and thousands of acres of croplands were flooded – with the crop damage estimated at US$2.5million. And then, in January 1984, Tropical Cyclone Domoina struck in Southern Mozambique and crossed westwards into Swaziland. [2] Cyclone Domoina - debris left upstream side of Usutu River. | 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 We are about 6 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, about 5 hours from Durban, and we are on the main route from Kruger Park to Kwa-Zulu Natal. Contact us for a bush break in this very special little part of Africa. Why not come to check out this lush bushveld and the state of the lake for yourself? on the disastrous situation resulting from the Domoina Cyclone and the floods in Mozambique and Swaziland, Having also taken note of the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and … AV Bridge destroyed by flood waters Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. At the end of 1983, the Pongolapoort Dam (fondly known as Jozini Dam) was at 13% of its capacity and generally thought of as a bit of a “white elephant” and the Pongola River ambled through the countryside in a bare trickle during this very dry period. The St. Lucia catchment was subjected to two devastating floods in the last ten years: Cyclone Domoina during February 1984 and the September 1987 cutoff low flood. 1984. Anonymous, | 1984. In February 2017, the whole of the Eastern part of Southern Africa went on to high alert with the formation of Cyclone Dineo, which devastated areas of Mozambique in the Inhambane area, only to travel south and then westwards and quickly dissipate to a tropical storm. "The storm hit us in Pongola on the 30th January 1984 (although had already hit parts of Transvaal and Swaziland a couple of days before). The third of these storms, Tropical Storm Domoina, caused deadly flooding in southeastern Africa that killed 242 people and caused $199 million in damage. A case study of TC Domoina (1984) indicates that the long-lasting heavy rainfall was induced by the strong orographic blocking of Madagascar. Tropical Cyclone Demoina - 1984 Know something about this topic? Cyclone Domoina - debris left upstream side of Usutu River. The main cause was an intense "cut-off" low pressure system off-shore which co-incided with a Spring high tide. (+27) (0) 82 5504614. For Reservations 1984. At the end of January the cyclone Domoina came inland over Moçambique and Swaziland and thence over the Eastern Transvaal and Natal regions of South Africa. risk management through the country. Graham Hancock’s t eory was published as popular non-fiction. Eswatini. The biggest floods recorded recently were in 2000, when weeks of heavy rain exacerbated by tropical cyclone Eline caused the death of 700 people and affecting 2 million people. Destruction of property was catastrophic,… Meet us at the Outdoor Adventure Travel Show! 43. The heavy rainfall saw some of the rivers in Swaziland rise 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours! Contribute. If any members have vivid memories of that time, please send them to me on tonyweaver (at) iafrica.com - I have some amazing material already from the crews, but some background would be good, all contributions acknowledged, and in a very good cause! The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. For subsistence farmers whose cattle is sometimes their only wealth, this was a devastating blow. Mpumalanga and Kwa Zulu were hit hard and declared disaster zones, with even more people dead and the land devastated. This caused very high rainfall over a few days and the run-off down the Pongola River was of such proportions that at the peak of the hydrograph it had far exceeded the regional maximum flood (R M F) calculated value. On January 21, Domoina struck eastern Madagascar, the third storm in six weeks to … In two years, the Pongolapoort Dam, which can hold a total of 2267 million cubic meters of water, shrank from being virtually full, to about 36 %. devastating flood in 1984, caused by the cyclone “Domoina”. Businesses affected by the floods This was graphically demonstrated at St Lucia during the floods associated with Cyclone Domoina in 1984 when, as shown in the accompanying pictures, a tarred access road to a car park on the northern bank of the estuary mouth which was supported by concrete retaining walls and protective dolosse was completely destroyed. | 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 cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. Tropical Cyclones and Floods. The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railway lines were cut. We are just a couple of hours from Maputo, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe and Richards Bay. The storm’s high winds knocked down trees and power lines, with resultant power outages, with the overall damage estimated at US$54 million – and sadly, 73 people were killed. There is no abstract available for this article. The storm destroyed more than 50 small dams in Madagascar and caused the worst flooding in Swaziland in 20 years. The Buffalo River breached its banks and the bridge across the river at Ingogo was swamped by swirling floodwaters. The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. ;] The cyclone Domoina floods of 1984 were responsible for the large scale destruction and devastation of riverine vegetation in the Umfolozi Game Reserve. The Amcor Dam road (Umfolozi Street) underwater – 2017. | Floods aftermath: warning of more damage to canefields if Umfolozi floods, Natal Farmer, May 1984, p. 4. Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista. 28. tammikuuta se rantautui Intian valtamereltä Mosambikiin, josta se siirtyi etelämmäksi.. Lähteet The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railway lines were cut. Title: Documentation Of The February-march 1988 Floods In The Orange River Basin. Now in 2019, the organic debris has been surpassed by enormous volumes of plastic waste. This caused very high rainfall over a few days and the run-off down the Pongola River was of such proportions that at the peak of the hydrograph it had far exceeded the regional maximum flood (R M F) calculated value. September 1987 floods Between 28 and 30 September 1987, the central and southern part of Natal were ravaged by floods that were amongst the most devastating to have occurred in South Africa. On January 21, Domoina struck eastern Madagascar, the third storm in six weeks to … It is quite usual to have floods in a certain region while the other part of the country is facing serious droughts. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. 90 ..... Due to flooding and possible contamination of water supplies, malaria and other viruses may be... Read more. – Underwriti­ng results and headline earnings per share were impacted by multiple catastroph­e events which resulted in higher claims compared to 2018. Corpus ID: 188249759. Table 1: Major tropical cyclones in Mozambique. In February 1984, Cyclone Domoina brought about heavy rains in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and left widespread floods and havoc in her wake. Tropical Cyclone Demoina - 1984 This event resulted in significant loss of life (60 people died) and widespread damage to infrastructure and property. South African groundwater governance case study : report prepared for the World Bank in partnership with the South African Department of Water Affairs and the Water Research Commission by Kevin Pietersen ( Book ); Perspectives on the market processes followed in setting South African water services tariffs : report to the Water Research Commission ( Book ) Pongolapoort (Jozini) Dam absorbs Domoina floods : Reports on the Domoina cyclone floods @article{Legge1984PongolapoortD, title={Pongolapoort (Jozini) Dam absorbs Domoina floods : Reports on the Domoina cyclone floods}, author={W. Legge}, journal={Civil Engineer in South Africa}, year={1984}, volume={26}, pages={113} } Assessment has been based on aerial and ground observations, litter studies in an Avicennia marina (Forssk.) On January 21, Domoina struck eastern Madagascar, the third storm in six weeks to … 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. As far as the author is aware, Graham Hancock is not a recognised scientist, nor has his The damage was comparable to that caused by Cyclone Domoina in 1984 and the KwaZulu-Natal floods of 1987. At the end of January the cyclone Domoina came inland over Mocambique and Swaziland and thence over the Eastern Transvaal and Natal regions of South Africa. WFP Eswatini Country Brief, October 2020 Format PICS: The wrath of Domoina – 1984 as compared to recent floods. The heavy rainfall saw some of the rivers in Swaziland rise 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours! 1. Although the floods of Domoina in 1984 were even more devastating when you compare photographs taken during that very traumatic time, there is a stark difference. 28th January » Tropical Storm Domoina makes landfall in southern Mozambique, eventually causing 214 deaths and some of the most severe flooding so far recorded in the region. © Copyright 2011 Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve Swaziland. Floods are discussed in more detail in the Hydrology Chapter of the River Basin theme, but following are two examples of how cyclones resulted in severe floods in the Limpopo region.. 109. Extrapolation of the probability distribution (Gumbel) based on the historical record of peak discharges in the Mfolozi would indicate that the return period of the 1984 flood was of the order of 500 years. Some areas of the Upper South Coast received as much as 900mm of rain in four days. (=0.88-1.16) flow. Assessment has been based on aerial and ground observations, litter studies in an Avicennia marina (Forssk.) It’s also an hour by road from the new Sikhupe International Airport and about four hours’ drive from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. | Natural disasters in South Africa Ice ages, for example, are said to have frozen great mammoths and sable-tooth tigers "in their tracks" in places like Siberia. Demoina and the Umfolozi floodplain The flood on the Umfolozi River, which resulted from tropical cyclone Demoina on 31 January and 1 February 1984, is the largest in living memory. 1 Jan 1985 … of the few floodplains that exist in South Africa. Major tropical cyclones affecting the coast of Mozambique, 1984-2000 Year Name People affected People Killed 1984 Domoina 350,000 109 During … Between 29 January and 2 February 1984, the cyclone Domoina caused the biggest … »More detailed Get this from a library! 1984, Having carefully taken note of the report and the appeal of the Secretary-General a.i. AVs Swollen river and flooded area nearby (3 shots) 0.14 2. 10,000 citrus trees were destroyed and about 500 people were left homeless after many homes were damaged or destroyed. 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. 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