South Africa Declares National Disaster as Floods Claim 30 Lives
January 19, 2026
Heavy rains forced the evacuation of hundreds of tourists and staff from Kruger National Park, which suffered extensive flood damage.
Heavy rains forced the evacuation of hundreds of tourists and staff from Kruger National Park, which suffered extensive flood damage.
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