Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is a province in northeastern South Africa, known for its diverse landscapes, including part of the Kruger National Park. Recent extreme rainfall events have made the region newsworthy. Over the past several days and weeks, Mpumalanga, along with other areas in South Africa and neighboring Mozambique, has been inundated with exceptionally heavy rainfall. Graskop in Mpumalanga recorded 113mm of rain in 24 hours. The flooding has forced the Kruger National Park, which extends into Mpumalanga, to suspend visits and evacuate guests and staff. The severe weather is part of a larger pattern of torrential rains affecting Southern Africa, leading to mass evacuations, rescue operations, and fatalities. The situation highlights the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the challenges posed by climate change.