Affected by severe flooding, South Africa's famous Kruger National Park has been closed. The country's national parks agency said no deaths or injuries had been reported.
However, significant material damage was recorded. ''We flew over the Lethabo camp. It is clear that the floods have now calmed down, but we can see the damage, which is considerable. The Letaba elevated bridge was completely swept away. Its reconstruction therefore represents a colossal task, but we will have to obtain an engineering report. '', said Willie Aucamp, South Africa's Minister for Forests, Fisheries and Environment.
Around 600 tourists and park staff were evacuated from camps to its higher areas. Only a few rare vehicles were still circulating in the park. While animals are now delivered to the D system to survive.
Since the end of 2025, southern Africa has been plagued by torrential rains which have caused several victims.
