Kruger National Park staff worked tirelessly today, January 15, to combat the severe weather conditions currently gripping Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

Here are the latest updates on the floods that you need to know:

SANParks carried out a series of staff and visitor evacuations today after continuous rainfall flooded multiple rest camps and entrance gates.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Letaba staff evacuated as KNP floods reach 26-year high

Day visitors are temporarily restricted from entering the park due to safety concerns.

ALSO READ: KNP FLOODS UPDATE: SANParks closes day visitor access

The South African Weather Service predicts further heavy rains and high flood risks over the next two days.

Weather warning for tomorrow, 16 January 2026.
Further heavy downpours leading to widespread flooding, resulting in danger to
life due to fast flowing streams, displacement of communities, widespread damage to
settlements and infrastructure are expected. #saws pic.twitter.com/bksBluIhTy

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 15, 2026

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The floods have surpassed the 2000 flood level, marking a record high that could rise further in the coming days.

PODCAST| The South African Weather Service (SAWS) earlier on Thursday 15 January 2026 issued a Red Level 10 warning for disruptive rainfall for parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. This was an escalation from the Orange Level 9 warnings that have been in place over the last few days. pic.twitter.com/NqZvJdRJaZ

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 15, 2026

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp expressed his heartfelt condolences over the severe weather conditions , and that he stands in support of SANParks.

@lowvelder

SANParks has confirmed that rising water at the Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has reached the level seen during the 2000 floods. Water is flowing into the camp itself, forcing SANParks to evacuate both visitors and staff. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #sanparks #kruger #krugernationalpark #krugerfloods2026

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He also confirmed that SANParks has activated its crisis management protocols, which include precautionary evacuations at vulnerable northern camps such as Shingwedzi, Sirheni, and Bateleur, the deployment of emergency response teams to monitor river levels and infrastructure, and close co-ordination with local authorities, disaster management centres, and emergency services.

JP Louw, SANParks’ spokesperson, confirmed that an update on the ongoing situation will be provided tomorrow, January 16.

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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 15, 2026