South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the weather conditions currently experienced in Kruger National Park, as a result of Cyclone Eloise (as on Monday, 25 January 2021):
- Most of the impact of Cyclone Eloise has been felt in the north of Kruger National Park (Nxanetseni Region) on 24 January 2021, resulting in flood flows in the Luvuvhu-Mutale, Shingwedzi and Letaba Rivers. Most gravel roads have been closed.
- Shingwedzi Rest Camp has been evacuated to Mopani Rest Camp, as a precautionary measure, along with the concessionaires in the Makuleke Contractual National Park, on the afternoon of the 23 January 2021.
- Most rains impacted southern Kruger National Park (Marula Region) overnight on the 24 January 2021, resulting in floodwaters in the Sabie, Sand and Crocodile Rivers. Flood warning protocol has been in place for Skukuza and Lower Sabie Rest Camps overnight on the 24 January 2021.
- The water level of the Sabie River is rising as of this morning on the 25 January 2021. Kruger National Park's Disaster Management Team is monitoring the situation, but at this stage, there is no flood impact to infrastructure in rest camps or staff villages, although some low access routes are impassable.
- Moderate rain is currently being experienced in northern Kruger National Park, with more heavy rains in the southern part of the National Park.
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