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FILE: Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall in the Beira area on Saturday, 23 January 2021.  Picture: SA Weather Service

Tropical cyclone dineo

WINDS OF CHANGE: What's the deal with storms in Southern Africa?

By Palesa Manaleng

What's the difference between depressions, tropical storms and cyclones, and why do certain regions experience such varying weather conditions?

  • FILE: Strong winds and rain seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Storm-induced floods wreak havoc in Zimbabwe

    Days after Tropical Storm Dineo hit southern Zimbabwe, heavy rains are still falling, causing floods and damage to roads, bridges and dams.

    1906 days ago
  • Picture: Zimbabwe Red Cross Society.

    One person killed, 700 displaced by floods in Zimbabwe

    About 700 people are displaced while there are still families stranded by the floods in the worst-hit Tsholotsho District.

    1913 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Supplied.

    Clean-up operations underway in areas hit by storm Dineo

    19 homes have been destroyed in Mpumalanga & five in Limpopo and authorities say more could still be affected.

    1914 days ago
  • FILE: Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as tropical storm Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Kruger National Park takes precautionary measures over tropical storm Dineo

    The park’s management says they are assessing the situation as reports of possible rain on Sunday have been received.

    1916 days ago
  • This was not during cyclone Dineo as reports and people on social media have suggested. Picture: YouTube screengrab..

    [FACT CHECK] Video of car swept away in flood not from storm Dineo

    In 30 sec clip, an SUV gets swept away by a strong current before crashing over an embankment.

    1916 days ago
  • Moderate winds and looming storm clouds haven't deterred anyone living in the Vhembe area in northern Limpopo from going about their daily lives. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Emergency officials keep an eye on tropical storm Dineo

    As part of precautionary measures, the Kruger National Park evacuated some of its camps ahead of the storm.

    1916 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Supplied.

    Some Limpopo residents 'not prepared' for Dineo

    Some Limpopo residents say they're still not sure how to prepare for the possible flooding tropical storm Dineo is expected to bring.

    1917 days ago
  • Moderate winds and looming storm clouds haven't deterred anyone living in the Vhembe area in northern Limpopo from going about their daily lives. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Dineo: SA bracing itself for devastation, says Cogta dept

    The Basic Education Department has confirmed that some schools in Limpopo and Mpumalanga have been closed to ensure learner safety.

    1917 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Kruger Park takes precautionary measures as storm Dineo approaches

    The storm has killed seven people in Mozambique and already displaced 130,000 people.

    1917 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Tropical storm Dineo 'has had no impact' in SA yet

    Areas which could be impacted by the storm are in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

    1917 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Supplied.

    Storm Dineo kills at least 7 people in Mozambique - govt

    About 20,000 homes were destroyed by heavy rains and fierce winds.

    1917 days ago
  • The popular Guinjata Dive Centre in the Inhambane district of Mozambique was destroyed when Cyclone Dineo hit the area, bringing heavy winds and rainfall. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    [WATCH] Cyclone Dineo destroys popular Guinjata Dive Centre

    The popular Guinjata Dive Centre in the Inhambane district of Mozambique was destroyed when Cyclone Dineo hit the area, bringing heavy winds and rainfall.

    1918 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Storm Dineo: Plans in place to respond to emergencies, disasters

    Dineo is expected to hit parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal later on Thursday.

    1918 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Supplied

    Officials monitor ex-cyclone Dineo, EMS on standby to assist residents

    The SA Weather Service says the tropical cyclone Dineo is weaker than forecasters predicted & has now been downgraded.

    1918 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    Heavy rains & floods coming despite Dineo downgrade

    The weather service says despite the downgrade, residents in parts of the country can still expect flooding and heavy rains.

    1918 days ago
  • Strong winds and rain is seen in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo move through the area. Picture: Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    [GALLERY] Cyclone Dineo hits Mozambique

    Strong winds and rain in and around Inhambane, Mozambique as Cyclone Dineo moves through the area. All pictures supplied by Lee Booysen/Paindane Beach Resort.

    1919 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    Tropical cyclone Dineo expected to hit parts of SA

    Forecasters have warned the impact of the storm will to be felt on Friday with heavy rainfall, flooding & strong winds.

    1919 days ago
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