Flooding forces evacuations at Kruger National Park
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Severe flooding has forced the evacuation of around 600 tourists and staff from South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park, after torrential rains submerged roads and camps across the vast wildlife reserve.
Breakdown
- Around 600 tourists and staff evacuated due to severe flooding
- Torrential rains submerged roads and camps, park gates closed 9s
- Officials now assessing extensive damage as waters recede 14s
- High-water bridge at Letaba washed away, needs engineering review 34s
- Extreme weather has fueled food crises and humanitarian concerns 56s