Weather seems to be more RAIN than usual since mid-December in northern South Africa in the Kruger National Park area,,,and a bit west:
Northeastern South Africa and Kruger National Park is experiencing severe flooding. The Hoedspruit Airport has been closed and flights have been cancelled. Evacuations are taking place across the region. Follow instructions from authorities and monitor local news for road closures. For updates on access and road closures in Kruger National Park, visit the SAN Parks website (see ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’).