This theory was initially proposed in 1990 by two Columbia University scientists, William Ryan and Walter Pitman. ;] Fifty-two discoveries from the BiblioPhilly project, No. by S. Mason-Williams by S. Mason-Williams 118 1984 . In the 1960s, this problem was illuminated in the landmark House Document 465, A Unified National Program for Managing Flood Losses. On January 28, the storm made landfall in southern Mozambique, and slowly weakened over land. [2] On January 25, MFR estimated that Domonia attained peak 10 minute sustained winds of 95 km/h (60 mph) near Europa Island; this made it a severe tropical storm. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Cyclone Domoina hammered Swaziland, the northeast corner of South Africa, and southern Mozambique with gale force winds and torrential rains, killing at … In Mozambique, Domoina dropped heavy rainfall in the capital Maputo that accounted for 40% of the annual total. The United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs provided $20,000. About Tutorial Glossary Documents Images Maps Google Earth ... the major tropical cyclones that struck Mozambique between 1984 and 2000 (Domoina, Filao, Eline and Hudah). 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. This collection not only documents the disaster and subsequent reconstruction, but also includes photographs of Thistle before the disaster. of Water Affairs, Directorate of Hydrology ;\" ; Technical report (South Africa. The Amcor Dam road (Umfolozi Street) underwater – 2017. Documentation Of The January 1981 Floods In The South West Cape by Z.P Kovacs 116 1982. Cyclone Hudah of Water Affairs, Directorate of Hydrology ;\n, # Technical report (South Africa. The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railway lines were cut. Some features of WorldCat will not be available. Archival Documents Main page content begins here. The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railways had cuts in their lines. The first occasional report in the Hydrological data UK series concerns the 1984 drought. Department of Water Affairs), http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/36388753>. Technical report (South Africa. The Lutheran World Federation donated $20,000 in cash, along with generators and blankets, while World Vision International sent $10,000 in cash. West Germany also donated about $231,000, mostly for the feeding program. Point and diffuse source phosphorus loading of rivers and impoundments in the Durban-Pietermaritzburg region by Dallas Anne Kroger 117 1981. Widespread crop damage occurred along the Umfolozi river plains after being covered by up to 1 m (3.3 ft) of sediment. [11], Later, the storm dropped heavy rainfall in Swaziland, reaching 906 mm (35.7 in) at Piggs Peak; there, rainfall reached 615 mm (24.2 in) in a one-day period. [4] On January 19, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)[nb 3] began warning on Domoina, designating it Tropical Cyclone 14S. The Bethlehem run-off augmentation research project : past, present and future / ed. (not yet rated)
Documentation, Flood of May 27, 1984 Tulsa, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area (Book) Uothing certain can be said about the risk of repetition of … »More detailed The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. Directorate of Hydrology) ; TR 142. The Flood; Archival Documents; Archival Documents. Property above the permanent Corps of Engineers High Water Mark. The heavy rainfall saw some of the rivers in Swaziland rise 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours! WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. [22] The South African Weather Bureau considered Domoina as the "first tropical cyclone in recent history to have caused flooding and extensive damage. Property below the permanent Corps of Engineers … Flood waters also strip the ground of needed nutrients. Disrupted transport left areas isolated for several days. In South Africa, rainfall peaked at 950 mm (37 in), which flooded 29 river basins, notably the Pongola River which altered its course after the storm. Anonymous, | 1984. Department of Water Affairs) ;\" ; South Africa. Would you also like to submit a review for this item? [21] Officials later purchased a new dredge to remove sediment from Lake St. Lucia, and the canal connecting the lake to the Umfolozi River was later finished. 2. The South African Red Cross provided food to storm victims, many of whom were beneficiaries of the food program during the extended drought. With the future threat of Cyclone Imboa, dam levels continued to drop until returning to normal by February 16, despite requests to hold the water to prevent further crop damage. of Water Affairs, Directorate of Hydrology\" ; Technical report \/ Dept. [11] South Africa provided two helicopters to the country to survey the affected areas. [11] In part due to Domoina as well as the previously occurring drought, the economy of Swaziland stagnated through 1985. Don't have an account? Get this from a library! The name field is required. [2] Around that time, Météo-France (MFR)[nb 2] estimated winds of about 65 km/h (40 mph). Division of Hydrology.] The usually calm river transformed into a raging torrent, flooding large areas of farmland and crop along its banks. Flooding caused the Pongolapoort Dam to reach 87% of its capacity; when waters were released to maintain the structural integrity, additional flooding occurred in Mozambique, forcing thousands to evacuate. The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar. Heavy rains have fallen over the past few days in Kuwait, resulting in flooded roads, schools, homes, and hospitals. With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and later southwestward. 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. 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. Precipitation spread as far south as Durban,[9] but did not penetrate far into the center of the country. Weather Underground provides tracking maps, 5-day forecasts, computer models, satellite imagery and detailed storm statistics for tracking and forecasting Tropical Storm Domoina Tracker. One road in the country was converted into a makeshift landing strip to allow helicopters and planes to drop off emergency supplies. http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Place\/pretoria> ; http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/sa> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Topic\/floods_africa> ; http:\/\/dewey.info\/class\/627.409684\/e19\/> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1239509> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Topic\/cyclone_domoina_1984> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/927573> ; http:\/\/worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/id\/5092766243> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Series\/technical_report_dept_of_water_affairs_directorate_of_hydrology> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Series\/technical_report_south_africa_department_of_water_affairs> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/36388753#PublicationEvent\/pretoria_dept_of_water_affairs_directorate_of_hydrology_1985> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Agent\/dept_of_water_affairs_directorate_of_hydrology> ; http:\/\/worldcat.org\/isbn\/9780621096521> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/36388753> ; http:\/\/dewey.info\/class\/627.409684\/e19\/>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Agent\/dept_of_water_affairs_directorate_of_hydrology>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Place\/pretoria>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/5092766243#Series\/technical_report_dept_of_water_affairs_directorate_of_hydrology>. Soybeans, corn, rice, and cotton are planted in the Mississippi River area in the spring when flooding occurs. With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and later southwestward. Heavy rain on Feb. 14, 1984, resulted in a rapidly rising Susquehanna River and evacuations. [13] Transport was disrupted in the northern and southern portion of the country. [4] Domoina initially tracked to the west-northwest, passing near Tromelin Island on January 18. Idai's rains will likely cause catastrophic flooding in some regions. South Africa. ... 1984. 48/52 Bible, Swarthmore College, McCabe Library, BS75 1200z, fols. You may send this item to up to five recipients. Anonymous, | 1984. Please enter recipient e-mail address(es). The European Economic Community donated about $80,000 to purchase tents and blankets. | [FLOO] Anonymous, | 1984. Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista.
Documentation of the March-May 1981 floods in the South Eastern Cape. On January 21, Domoina struck eastern Madagascar, the third storm in six weeks to affect the nation; collectively, the storms caused 42 deaths and $25 million in damage (1984 USD). Tropical Cyclone Demoina - 1984 This event resulted in significant loss of life (60 people died) and widespread damage to infrastructure and property. [12] Described as the worst flooding in over 20 years,[15] the precipitation increased levels along most rivers in the country, some of which rose 30 m (98 ft) in a few hours. [22] Local governments coordinated relief efforts in the country, including delivering food and providing shelter for those who lost their homes. LOCATION SHELF NO STATUS Cullen Govt 4 TC 519.S7 SOU : NON-CIRCULATIN : Description: 1 v. (various pagings). That same year the cyclone Domoina passed the area and demolished it all. The structure of the report follows the hydrological cycle with chapters devoted to rainfall, evaporation, runoff and water storage in surface reservoirs and aquifers. 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. 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. Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). 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 | Floods aftermath: warning of more damage to canefields if Umfolozi floods, Natal Farmer, May 1984, p. 4. 122 for the Department of Water Affairs [document on the Internet]. 28. tammikuuta se rantautui Intian valtamereltä Mosambikiin, josta se siirtyi etelämmäksi. Floods in the country destroyed over 50 small dams and left widespread crop damage just before the summer harvest. heavy rainfall in South Africa and the only cyclone-centre to penetrate the country was that of Domoina. oa Civil Engineer in South Africa - The Mfolozi flood of 31 January 1984 : Cyclone Domoina . # Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods\n, # South Africa. Floods in the region began mid-November and worsened on November 23. The American government donated $100,000 to the country, mostly to purchase supplies. Report: The 1984 Drought For several days, southeastern Swaziland was only accessible by air travel, while rural parts of the country lost access to fresh water. High flows often result in inundation as flat channel gradients mean that the transition beyond bank- full is rapid (PBA 2007). 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. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. Deforestation and Floods - Volume 14 Issue 1 - Colin Clark. The greatest flood disaster in the history of Tulsa, Oklahoma occurred during 8 hours from 2030 hours May 26 to 0430 hours May 27, 1984, as a result of intense rainfall centered over the metropolitan area. Within a week, workers reopened most major roads to travel, and by February 24, most roads were reopened. [4] On January 21, the storm made landfall just south of Tamatave in southeastern Madagascar. Technical report no. [8] In the months before Domoina struck, dry conditions persisted across southeastern Africa. Documentation, Flood of May 27, 1984 Tulsa, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area (Book) The floodplain downstream of the Pongolapoort Dam was inundated to where the Pongola met the Ututu River, which filled many pans – dry lakes – in the region. [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. Department of Water Affairs. With a ridge to the north, the storm tracked generally westward and later southwestward. [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. All rights reserved. The country's military provided 25 helicopters to rescue flood victims and donated 3,000 tents. [11] There was widespread crop damage in Mozambique, affecting 350,000 farmers,[17] and flooding about 250,000 ha (620,000 acres) of fields. The effects of floods on human well-being range from unqualified blessings to catastrophes. Copyright © 2001-2020 OCLC. [11], On January 31, the government of Swaziland declared a state of emergency and requested assistance from the international community. Domoina crossed into Swaziland and later eastern South Africa before dissipating on February 2. [13] Officials later advised residents along the Maputo River to evacuate to higher grounds,[14] and thousands had to leave their houses. The South African government declared Natal a disaster area. 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>. [4] On January 23, the storm emerged into the Mozambique Channel near Belo, and due to a ridge to the north, it resumed its southwest motion. Schools and health clinics were also damaged. [9] The river flooding moved sediment along many banks, and in one location the sediment reached 10 km (6.2 mi) in length. 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 Flood of 1915 . In many parts of the world, flooding is a major problem. Cyclone Domoina developed on 16 January 1984 along the northeastern coast of Mozambique and struck the African continent on 27 January. PICS: The wrath of Domoina – 1984 as compared to recent floods. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. The effect of tropical cyclones on South Africa The tropical cyclone season in our part of the world is from November to April, with the peak frequency in January and February. [1] The rains led to rivers bursting their banks, which isolated tens of thousands of people. "[1] Nationwide, the storm caused 60 deaths and damaged the properties of 500,000 people,[11] causing R100 million (1984 ZAR, $70 million 1984 USD). Floods in the country destroyed over 50 small dams and left widespread crop damage just before the summer harvest. The cyclone caused widespread flooding; left thousands of people homeless and … Maximum Observed Floods (Rodier & Roche, 1984). 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Department of Water Affairs. Domoina crossed into Swaziland and later eastern South Africa before dissipating on February 2. In Mozambique, Domoina dropped heavy rainfall in the capital Maputo that accounted for 40% of the annual total. | 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 [12] The floods were so strong that they washed a boat from Lake St. Lucia to a point 16 km (9.9 mi) away. 2. [19] There were initial difficulties in determining the extent of the damage due to cut communications and disrupted transportation. | 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 worst... December 01, 2020. The subject field is required. Storms of the magnitude that caused this flood are not uncommon to the southern great plains. individual structure, group of structures, or flood plain reach can be estimated by determining the dollar value of flood damage for different magnitudes of flooding and by estimating the percent chance of exceedance of each flood magnitude. Throughout the region, Domoina caused widespread flooding that damaged houses, roads, and crops, leaving about $199 million in damage. Please select Ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway. 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 30 cm. heavy rainfall in South Africa and the only cyclone-centre to penetrate the country was that of Domoina. 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. Documentation of the 1984 Domoina floods. The floods closed at least 20 major roads and the country’s primary airport and most schools nationwide. [11] About 500 people were left homeless in the small nation,[18] after many homes were damaged or destroyed. The program was originally released in June 1977, revised in August 1979, May 1983, February 1984, Floods are among Earth's most common–and most destructive–natural hazards. Along 29 river locations in eastern South Africa, river heights were estimated to have been 1 in 50 year events. The channel and its regulation works were finished in 1984. [11], Severe Tropical Storm Domoina close to its Mozambique landfall on January 29. [6] The same day, MFR again upgraded Domoina into a moderate tropical storm. [8] A period of heavy rain flooded Umfolozi River, which destroyed a rail bridge near Mtubatuba and a bridge crossing highway N2. The regular seasonal spring floods of the Nile River prior Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. And then, in January 1984, Tropical Cyclone Domoina struck in Southern Mozambique and crossed westwards into Swaziland. Get this from a library! [11] After flooding occurred further south in South Africa, waters were released from the Pongolapoort Dam without warning. [4], Throughout its path, Domoina left thousands of people homeless,[7] and caused widespread flooding due to drawing moisture from the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique channel. It slowly weakened over land while moving across southern Mozambique. [11] The storm flooded the Maputo, Umbeluzi, Incomati river basins, causing widespread power outages. Department of Water Affairs Who saved Natal?, Colorgraphic, Durban. 1. Kirstie Flood, 29, was charged with two counts of felony murder and one count each of malice murder, aggravated battery, and first-degree cruelty to children, WSB-TV reported.. Tropical Storm Domoina Explained Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. Assessment has been based on aerial and ground observations, litter studies in an Avicennia marina (Forssk.) The cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. Series : Technical reports (South Africa. Uothing certain can be said about the risk of repetition of … »More detailed Navigate this Journal About Previous issues ISSN : 0009-7845 Previous Article T able o f C ontents; Next Article Author B.G.A. Cyclone Domoina - debris left upstream side of Usutu River. The floods washed out or damaged over 100 bridges, and two railway lines were cut. 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 … On January 21, Domoina struck eastern Madagascar, the third storm in six weeks to … Tropical cyclone Domoina (1984) - MyFundi From myfundi .co .za - April 25, 2012 3:15 AM 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. [9], Near the South Africa border with Swaziland, flooding stranded about 80,000 people on tribal lands. c1985 [cited 2016 Sep 02]. [24], Following the storm in South Africa, workers restored the original course of the Umfolozi River after it had moved. [D B Du Plessis; South Africa. 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). [12] Totals of over 700 mm (28 in) were reported along the upper Umfolozi, Mkuze, Pongola and middle Usutu and Komati rivers, and along the upper and lower Ingwavuma river. [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. Such storms are seldom documented in large urban areas. The E-mail message field is required. There were 242 deaths in southeastern Africa. [17], While Domoina was moving through South Africa, it drew an area of moisture from the northeast,[1] which produced heavy rainfall that peaked at 950 mm (37 in) between Richards Bay and Sodwana Bay. [21] High rains in the mountains caused the largest flood to date along the Pongola River. [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. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.. The most popular one is the flooding of the Black Sea. [11] In the country, the storm caused 109 fatalities,[18] and damage was estimated at $75 million. The dam had its highest hydrology on January 31 and reached 87% of its capacity. They lengthened slowly, however, and the scene expressed that sense of leisure still to come which is perhaps the chief source of one’s enjoyment of such a scene at such an hour. Flood, high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land, such as a river inundating its floodplain. This document prepared exclusively in the USA General Information Flood.Corps of Engineers David A. Domina Brian E. 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