The fourth named storm of the season , Domoina developed Coming_to_be on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar .

On January 21 , Domoina struck Attack eastern Madagascar , the third storm in six weeks to affect the nation ; collectively , the storms caused Causation 42 deaths and $ 25 million in damage ( 1984 USD ) .

After crossing the country , Domoina strengthened Cause_change_of_strength in the Mozambique Channel to peak 10 minute sustained winds of 95 km/h ( 60 mph ) .

Domoina crossed Motion_directional into Swaziland and later eastern South Africa before dissipating on February 2 .

In Mozambique , Domoina dropped Motion_directional heavy rainfall in the capital Maputo that accounted for 40 % of the annual total .

Throughout the region , Domoina caused Causation widespread flooding that damaged houses , roads , and crops , leaving about $ 199 million in damage .