Reitumetse Makwea

By Reitumetse Makwea

Journalist


PICS: Kruger Park roads flooded as Eloise brings heavy rain to SA’s north

The Kruger National Park has had to close the Crocodile Bridge Gate due to overflowing rivers.


The SA Weather Service (SAWS) says South Africans are already feeling the impact of tropical storm Elpoise with more rain to come.

The Kruger National Park (KNP) has had to close the Crocodile Bridge Gate due to overflowing rivers.

This as SAWS on Monday warned of more persistent rains for Gauteng this week as well following the havoc in  Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

ALSO READ: Gauteng residents warned to expect more rainfall this week as Eloise hits SA

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Croc Bridge Gate Image: KNP Twitter.

Eloise uprooted trees and floods streets in Mpumalanga
Picture: Twitter

In Mpumalanga, motorists were urged to be cautious due to wet roads and the strong winds that uprooted trees, blockading the R537 road between White River and Sabie.

Picture: KNP Twitter

Punda Maria area. Picture: KNP Twitter

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