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wildtuinman

Post subject: Flood : January 2012

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:07 am

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I heard that Hoedspruit received 240mm in 24 hours and Nelspruit 150mm in 24 hours. Is Kruger flooding at the moment?

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:12 am

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We are off to Shimuwini in 2 weeks' time. So if anyone can report on that camp's condition and roads leading up to it for me I would be grateful.

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:15 am

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Have asked Lesego to try and get the info for you WTM.

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:28 am

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Similar to what happened in 2000. Moz got hammered on the one side just like now and then the rain fell here in the west leaving the water to go nowhere with Kruger stuck in the middle.

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ndloti

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:29 am

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A forumite texted me 30 min ago with the message that "The Satara / Tshokwane road is flooded and closed"

See here :

viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1938&p=1624913#p1624913

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:30 am

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Thanks DB and bakgatla.

Doesn't sound good.

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TheunsH

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:47 am

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Quote:

A forumite texted me 30 min ago with the message that "The Satara / Tshokwane road is flooded and closed"

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:24 am

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Guys, I have moved this topic to a more prominent place on the forums so everyone can keep a watch on it. There are also other topics relating to flooding that I will merge here.

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TheunsH

Post subject: Re: Croc bridge is closed

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:24 am

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Wow, I hope the new bridge will be able to handle the pressure! :shock:

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Croc bridge is closed

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:25 am

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Thanks for the info Tony - going to merge this to the sticky topic so all info is in one place for easy ref.

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:28 am

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Guys, from Les:

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SANParks are busy compiling a notice regarding the floods in Kruger and will post on the forum shortly.

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:50 am

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I've just seen a photo of the Sabie river in full flood with trees in the watery mass being swept to Moz in one helluva hurry!

2000 revisited. The sequel...

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annapangolin

Post subject: Re: Croc bridge is closed

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:59 am

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Wow, thanks for sharing. I've crossed that bridge so many times and I just can't imagine it being like that.

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:59 am

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Email to camps are down at present due to the flooding.

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ecojunkie

Post subject: Re: Is Kruger Flooding?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:02 am

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Heard from Stephen - BnD verrry wet, camp fence damaged, dam sounds like Vic Falls!

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