WATCH | KNP FLOODS UPDATE: Letaba River subsides
Letaba Rest Camp remains closed after flooding, but SANParks have reported that river levels are dropping.
According to a Facebook update posted by SANParks on January 16, water levels in the Letaba River have declined, however, part of the bridge going to Mopani Rest Camp has collapsed.
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Many visitors were evacuated on January 15 after water from the river rushed through the Letaba Rest Camp, forcing them to leave some of their belongings behind.
“There is still no water inside the Letaba Rest Camp and it remains closed,” the post read.
Guests reported that, prior to the evacuation, there was no electricity or running water in the camp due to some of the infrastructure being damaged or swept away.
@lowvelder According to a Facebook update posted by SANParks on January 16, water levels in the Letaba River have declined, however, part of the bridge going to Mopani Rest Camp has collapsed. #krugerpark #rain l#floods #storm #letabarestcamp
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SANParks said affected guests will be contacted to arrange the collection of their possessions once risk assessments have been completed.
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Water levels over Lower Sabie Bridge have also dropped, as have river levels at Crocodile Bridge. However, both bridges remain closed. Day visitors are still prohibited from entering the park until further notice.
