Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is a province in northeastern South Africa, known for its diverse landscapes, including part of the Kruger National Park. Recent torrential rains and widespread flooding have made the region newsworthy. Extreme rainfall, with Graskop in Mpumalanga recording 113mm in 24 hours, has inundated the area. The flooding has forced the Kruger National Park, a major tourist attraction spanning parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, to suspend visits and evacuate guests and staff. The floods are part of a larger weather event affecting several Southern African countries, including Mozambique and Zimbabwe, causing widespread displacement and fatalities. The situation highlights the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the potential impact on tourism and local communities.