It was behind Cyclone Alibera in 1989 and Cyclone Georgette in 1968 , the latter of which lasted 24 days in the basin .
However , Eline was in the south - west Indian Ocean for 21 days , which is the third most on record .
Indian Ocean was behind Cyclone Alibera in 1989 and Cyclone Georgette in 1968 , the latter of which lasted 24 days in the basin .
However , Eline was in the south - west Indian Ocean for 21 days , which is the third most on record .