Somalia Districts hit by 1984 Tropical Cyclone 1A

This was the first documented tropical cyclone to move through the Gulf of Aden.In May 28,1984 TC1A storm struck about 65Km (40 miles) west of Berbera, Somalia and quickly dissipated. The storm had maximum wind speeds of 23m/s before dissipating. This layer shows the occurence of the tropical cyclone in Woqooyi Galbeed province, Somalia. 1984 TC 1A remained a compact system throughout its life. Even at its maximum intensity of 45 kt (23 m/s) between 00002 and 06002 on 27 May, the radius of greater than 30 kt (15 m/s) winds was estimated to be only 60 nm (111 km).  The cyclone moved north-westward until late on the 26th, then turned to the west-southwest and entered the Gulf of Aden in response to a strong subtropical ridge over Saudi Arabia.The storm then transited up the Gulf of Aden until it made landfall at 03002 on 28 May, approximately 35 nm (65 Km) west of Berbera, Somalia. There were no reports of damages or injuries from this system.

Tropical cyclones hitting Somalia Districts for the period between 1984 to 2020. This layer indicates the frequency of cyclone occurence within specific regions. The cyclones recorded include: 1984 Tropical Cyclone 1A 1984 Tropical Cyclone 4B 1992 Tropical Cyclone 12A 1994 Tropical Cyclone 05A 1997 Tropical Cyclone 03A 2004 Tropical Cyclone Agni 2010 Tropical Cyclone Bandu 2012 Tropical Cyclone Murjan 2013 Tropical Cyclone 3A 2015 Tropical Cyclone Chapala 2015 Tropical Cyclone Megh 2018 Tropical Cyclone Sagar 2019 Tropical Cyclone Pawan 2020 Tropical Cyclone Gati

1984 Tropical Cyclone 04B was a weak storm that struck eastern Somalia in Mudug province, and quickly dissipated. The storm had a maximunm windspeed of 18m/s before dessipating. The cyclone was detected on 23/11/1984. Mudug landfall was on 7/12/1984. There were no reports of damages or injuries from this storm.

A disturbance which became Tropical Cyclone 05A was first noted on the 7th November,1994 by Significant Tropical Weather Advisory (ABIO) at 9N 54E. It was embedded within a widespread area of convection associated with broad troughing. This layer shows TC05A hitting two Somalia Districts, Bossaso and Eyl, on 20thNovember, 1994. The storm produced a maximum wind speed of 104Km/hr(65mph). The storm's high winds and rainfall  were catastrophic to the districts. It killed 30 people and injured hundreds of others. Several boats and homes were washed away.

Tropical cyclones hitting Somalia Regions for the period between 1984 to 2020. This layer indicates the frequency of cyclone occurence within specific regions of Somalia. The cyclones recorded include: 1984 Tropical Cyclone 1A 1984 Tropical Cyclone 4B 1992 Tropical Cyclone 12A 1994 Tropical Cyclone 05A 1997 Tropical Cyclone 03A 2004 Tropical Cyclone Agni 2010 Tropical Cyclone Bandu 2012 Tropical Cyclone Murjan 2013 Tropical Cyclone 3A 2015 Tropical Cyclone Chapala 2015 Tropical Cyclone Megh 2018 Tropical Cyclone Sagar 2019 Tropical Cyclone Pawan 2020 Tropical Cyclone Gati

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.   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.