Tropical cyclone dineo
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Days after Tropical Storm Dineo hit southern Zimbabwe, heavy rains are still falling, causing floods and damage to roads, bridges and dams.
About 700 people are displaced while there are still families stranded by the floods in the worst-hit Tsholotsho District.
19 homes have been destroyed in Mpumalanga & five in Limpopo and authorities say more could still be affected.
The park’s management says they are assessing the situation as reports of possible rain on Sunday have been received.
In 30 sec clip, an SUV gets swept away by a strong current before crashing over an embankment.
As part of precautionary measures, the Kruger National Park evacuated some of its camps ahead of the storm.
Some Limpopo residents say they're still not sure how to prepare for the possible flooding tropical storm Dineo is expected to bring.
The Basic Education Department has confirmed that some schools in Limpopo and Mpumalanga have been closed to ensure learner safety.
The storm has killed seven people in Mozambique and already displaced 130,000 people.
Areas which could be impacted by the storm are in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
About 20,000 homes were destroyed by heavy rains and fierce winds.
The popular Guinjata Dive Centre in the Inhambane district of Mozambique was destroyed when Cyclone Dineo hit the area, bringing heavy winds and rainfall.
Dineo is expected to hit parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal later on Thursday.
The SA Weather Service says the tropical cyclone Dineo is weaker than forecasters predicted & has now been downgraded.
The weather service says despite the downgrade, residents in parts of the country can still expect flooding and heavy rains.
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.
Forecasters have warned the impact of the storm will to be felt on Friday with heavy rainfall, flooding & strong winds.