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Somalia Regions hit by 1994 Tropical Cyclone 05A
Resource ID
365f6d00-ba3b-11ec-8ae8-0242ac170007
Title
Somalia Regions hit by 1994 Tropical Cyclone 05A
Date
April 12, 2022, 8:33 a.m., Publication
Abstract
In November 20, 1994 TC05A moved ashore eastern Somalia near Eyl district, producing wind speeds of 104 km/h (65 mph) in Bosaso district. This layer shows the occurence of the storm in two regions of Somalia; Bari and Nugaal Province.  
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Responsible
IGAD_DRM
Point of Contact
DRM Team
disaster-risk-management@igad.int
Purpose
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Maintenance Frequency
asNeeded
Type
vector
Restrictions
None
License
Not Specified
Language
eng
Temporal Extent
Start
Nov. 19, 1994, midnight
End
Nov. 20, 1994, midnight
Supplemental Information
The disturbance which became TC05A was first noted on 7 November,1994 by Significant Tropical Weather Advisory (ABIO) at 9N 54E. It was embedded within a widespread area of convection associated with broad troughing. The first warning was issued at 0600Z on 8 November as the cyclone landed in Somalia. The storm's high winds and rainfall killed 30 people and injured hundreds of others. Several boats and homes were washed away.
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Extent
  • x0: 47.55915508500004
  • x1: 51.413032532000045
  • y0: 7.399170170000048
  • y1: 11.985202789000027
Spatial Reference System Identifier
EPSG:4326
Keywords
no keywords
Category
Disaster Risks
Regions
Africa , Somalia