Several parts of the Kruger National Park have flooded after Tropical Storm Eloise caused heavy downpour in the area on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday.
SANParks have posted regular updates on Twitter with information about roads being closed and bridges that are currently inaccessible.
The bridge to Sirheni has washed away. All gravel roads around Mopani are closed after the area received 66mm rainfall. Boulders and Shipandani are not accessible.
The Mopani to Phalaborwa road is also closed, and guests have to drive via Letaba to Phalaborwa, SANParks said.
All gravel roads and H13-1 tar road in Nxanatseni (Far North) are also closed due to flooding. The Tsendze Bridge on H14 is under water. The Pioneer Dam is overflowing.
Rainfall was reported as follows:
Pafuri: Mabiligwe 77.5mm;
Outpost 100mm;
Eco training 100mm;
Pafuri 80mm;
Mooiplaas is 66.0mm; and
Mah 56.0mm.
Take a look:
Pioneer Dam is overflowing.#TropicalCycloneEloise pic.twitter.com/cw5pCMK56Z
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 24, 2021
Bridge to Sirheni washed away. pic.twitter.com/wt7FhuZXR1
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 24, 2021
Letaba high-level bridge. Water starting to flow. #TropicalCycloneEloise pic.twitter.com/SVpqAI9Dh5
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 24, 2021
Sable Hide. #TropicalCycloneEloise pic.twitter.com/8b18eLzlRZ
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 24, 2021
Punda Maria area. #TropicalCycloneEloise pic.twitter.com/1CO9xtTe5w
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 24, 2021
No injuries or serious damage to structures have been reported. Guests are advised to remain cautious and avoid going outdoors or driving if possible. The Park’s teams are on high alert.
Picture: Twitter/SANParks
