Title

Somalia Regions hit by 1994 Tropical Cyclone 05A

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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.  

Publication Date

April 12, 2022, 8:33 a.m.

Type

Vector Data

Category

Disaster Risks

Information used for appropriate actions for future use of the land. Examples: land use maps, zoning maps, cadastral surveys, land ownership.

Regions

Africa , Somalia

Responsible

IGAD_DRM

Attribution

ICPAC

More info

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Maintenance Frequency

Data Is Updated As Deemed Necessary

Language

English

Temporal Extent

Nov. 19, 1994, midnight - 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.

Spatial Representation Type

vector data is used to represent geographic data

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