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Somalia Districts hit by 2013 Tropical Cyclone 3A
Resource ID
d9981fa4-baf3-11ec-be24-0242ac170007
Title
Somalia Districts hit by 2013 Tropical Cyclone 3A
Date
April 13, 2022, 6:35 a.m., Publication
Abstract
This layer shows Somalia Disricts struck by 2013 TC3A. They include, Bossaso, Bandarbeyla, Caluula, Iskushuban, Qandala, Qardho, Garoowe and Eyl District. On 8 November 2013, TC3A formed off the north-east coast of Somalia across the Indian Ocean, moving directly towards the coast of the country during the following days. On November 11, 2013 TC3A struck near the border of the Nugal and Bari regions and caused severe flash flooding. The storm produced a maximum wind speed of 74kph(46mph) and (100-200)mm of rainfall.
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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. 8, 2013, midnight
End
Nov. 13, 2013, midnight
Supplemental Information
2013 TC3A was the deadliest tropical cyclone on record in Somalia, killing more than 162 people. The depression also destroyed over 1,000 houses, displaced tens of thousands of nomads, and killed millions of livestock. It was estimated that overall, 142,380 persons were affected by the disasters, with 8,523 households being worst hit and 1,435 households having lost all their livestock. It was reported that there were approximately 80 deaths mostly of children and the elderly who were most vulnerable to hypothermia and exposure. Makeshift structures for pastoralists were conspicuously absent or just frames, likely destroyed or damaged by high winds and rains. Numerous water sources were flooded, no longer serviceable and or contaminated in some areas. There were unconfirmed disease outbreaks and contamination of water sources from decaying animal remains. Thousands of livestock were reported dead as a consequence of icy rain, which was noted in the aerial assessment. FAO estimated 800,000 livestock were in the affected area. Anecdotal evidence suggested a less than 10 per cent survival rate for livestock in the hardest hit areas.
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Extent
  • x0: 48.05102920500008
  • x1: 51.413032532000045
  • y0: 7.399170170000048
  • y1: 11.985202789000027
Spatial Reference System Identifier
EPSG:4326
Keywords
no keywords
Category
Disaster Risks
Regions
Africa , Somalia