MBOMBELA – Yesterday when the clouds started to gather, many hoped that the South African Weather Service’s prediction for a 60 per cent chance of rain was accurate, and now that has become a reality.
Riverbeds in the Kruger National Park were bone dry until this morning when flood photos  surfaced. This photo was taken at the Kruger Gate this morning. When compared to the one taken on Monday it is clear that the area has received a significant amount of rain in the past 24 hours. 

Reports of flooding were also received from Komatipoort after the town has registered 190mm of rain.

Photos by Annelise Burger

Locals have measured between 20 and 40mm in Mbombela, while 50mm was measured in Marloth Park, as well as in the White River area. Barberton, which is probably the town that has been hit hardest by the drought, only received around 5mm. A resident of Hazyview measured 128mm in town and Sabie has recorded 24mm.

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Video of the Sabie River by Marlene Hurter