Torrential rain is still battering the eastern parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

In light of this, SAWS issued several warnings for disruptive rainfall for the eastern parts of South Africa and severe thunderstorms in various parts of the country for tonight going into the weekend.

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This video of the road leading to the low-water bridge in Komatipoort was shared with Lowvelder today. Torrential rain is battering the region. > Video: Supplied/Irene Faul #komatipoort #rain #mpumalanga #lowwaterbridge #heavyrain

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Warnings:

– Orange level 9 warning: Heavy rainfall may cause widespread flooding, mudslides, and damage to property in eastern Limpopo (Vhembe and Mopani District Municipalities) and Mpumalanga Lowveld and escarpment (Ehlanzeni District Municipality).

– Orange level 6 warning: Flooding, mudslides, and damage to property are expected in central Limpopo (Capricorn and Sekhukhune District Municipalities) and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga (Emakhazeni, Msukaligwa, Mkhondo, and Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipalities).

– Yellow level 4 warning: Heavy downpours may cause flooding and disruption in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal.

– Yellow level 2 warning: Localised flooding and damage are expected in central Mpumalanga and western Limpopo.

– Yellow level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, and hail are expected in western KwaZulu-Natal.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 14 – 15 January 2026. Cloudy conditions are expected in the east, with scattered to widespread showers & thundershowers expected over the north-eastern regions of RSA.#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/orWWOvlPlW

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 14, 2026

Regional forecast:

– Pretoria: Cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers (16/30°C)
– Johannesburg: Cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers (14/27°C)
– Mbombela: Fog patches, cloudy with widespread showers and thundershowers (18/22°C)
– Cape Town: Cloudy with light rain, becoming partly cloudy (16/23°C)

Access to certain camps in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has been affected by the heavy rainfall currently being experienced in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

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According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, measures are in place to ensure guests use the most direct routes and avoid closed roads, which has been a source of frustration for many visitors to the park.

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Several bridges in the Kruger National Park have begun to overflow as heavy rainfall persists. Affected crossings include the Sabie River low-level bridge, the Sand River low-level bridge and the H1 high-water bridge. As a result, several routes have been closed. SANParks has assured visitors that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of guests. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #krugernationalpark #rain #mpumulanga #heavyrain #sabieriver

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ALSO READ: Kruger National Park access has been is affected by heavy rainfall

⚠️Kruger Roads Alert⚠️
14 January 2026 12:30
Crocodile Bridge Gate officially closed. Water level being monitored & alerts will be updated when levels change. Visitors to Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge will not be able to leave the park until the water levels subside. pic.twitter.com/CJrRAwIrOD

— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) January 14, 2026

Ongoing heavy rainfall in the Lowveld continues to leave destruction in its wake.

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Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 16 – 17 January 2026. Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected over the central & eastern parts of the country, with scattered to widespread showers & thundershowers possible. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/rEoD2uMkVF

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 14, 2026