#ThrowbackThursday: Remembering Domoina and other past floods in Newcastle
We take a look back on floods which have affected the town in recent decades.
Newcastillians have commented the recent floods in Newcastle were eerily similar to those in the past.
Here we take a look back on floods which have affected the town in recent decades.
Domoina – 1984
In February 1984, Cyclone Domoina brought about heavy rains in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and left widespread floods and havoc in her wake.
The Buffalo River breached its banks and the bridge across the river at Ingogo was swamped by swirling floodwaters. The usually calm river transformed into a raging torrent, flooding large areas of farmland and crop along its banks.
PICS: The wrath of Domoina – 1984 as compared to recent floods
Businesses affected by the floods
Residents affected by flash floods in 1996
Torrential rains were also experienced in February 1996. It forced many residents out of their homes and left many businesses damaged.
What do you think about the similarities of the past floods compared to the recent ones?
Let us know in the comments section below.
Have you been a victim of the treacherous waters? -Contact journalist, Tersia Gopi at newed@caxton.co.za and share your story.
