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. Trooppinen myrsky Domoina oli eteläiseen Afrikkaan tammikuussa 1984 iskenyt sykloni, joka aiheutti alueen historian yhden pahimmista tulvista. The cyclone Domoina floods of 1984 were responsible for the large scale destruction and devastation of riverine vegetation in the Umfolozi Game Reserve. | 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. 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. The threat of cyclones along our east coast is always with us and should obviously not be ignored in the design of important structures. Quite a difference to the 700mm which fell in one day with Domoina! WFP Eswatini Country Brief, October 2020 Format PICS: The wrath of Domoina – 1984 as compared to recent floods. 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. 90 ..... Due to flooding and possible contamination of water supplies, malaria and other viruses may be... Read more. 1984, Having carefully taken note of the report and the appeal of the Secretary-General a.i. 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. 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. The cyclones Domoina and Imboa struck the St Lucia area in January/February 1984. | [FLOO] Anonymous, | 1984. 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. Trim Park – 2017. 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! Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve is situated in the south east of eSwatini (Swaziland) in a low-risk Malaria area just 9kms from the Golela border post near Pongola. Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. 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. The Mfolozi flood of 31 January 1984, Page 1 of 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. 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). Use the preview function to the left. 43. During … Between 29 January and 2 February 1984, the cyclone Domoina caused the biggest … »More detailed 28. tammikuuta se rantautui Intian valtamereltä Mosambikiin, josta se siirtyi etelämmäksi.. Lähteet 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. 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. Know something about this topic? 70mm over three days was measured in southern Swaziland, which just got the weakest, southernmost touch of the storm as it passed over. AVs Swollen river and flooded area nearby (3 shots) 0.14 2. South Africa. We are just a couple of hours from Maputo, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe and Richards Bay. 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