Kruger Park on high alert as heavy rains trigger flooding, road closures Most parts of the country have in the last few days witnessed heavy rains with more predicted in the coming days. Several bridges are overflowing and closed due to continued heavy rains in the Kruger National Park. Picture: @SANParksKNP on Twitter.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Kruger National Park on Sunday advised tourists to avoid some parts of the park as a result of flooding in certain areas including Pafuri.
Several bridges have been closed following heavy downpours overnight.
WATCH: Pretoriuskop in the Kruger National Park received 175mm of rain overnight on Saturday. Phabeni Gate is closed and those wanting to enter the park through Crocodile Bridge Gate are urged to use Malelane Gate instead. https://t.co/R186bURrzopic.twitter.com/ltKLbknSD5 Getaway Magazine (@GetawayMagazine) January 31, 2021
Monday 25 January 2021 - 4:00pm
JOHANNESBURG - Tropical storm Eloise has brought heavy rains and strong winds to parts of South Africa, after hitting Mozambique at the weekend.
Emergency services are on high alert around the country and flood warnings have been issued.
The Kruger National Park has had to close the Crocodile Bridge Gate due to the river overflowing.