Weakening to tropical depression status , Eline crossed Zimbabwe and maintained its circulation , entering Botswana on February 24 .
Although the winds rapidly decreased after landfall , the storm maintained a well - defined structure as it crossed from Mozambique into Zimbabwe late on February 22 .
Weakening to tropical depression status , Eline crossed Zimbabwe and maintained Zimbabwe 's circulation , entering Botswana on February 24 .
Although the winds rapidly decreased after landfall , the storm maintained a well - defined structure as it crossed from Mozambique into Zimbabwe late on February 22 .