A deluge of rain is expected to hit the South Island ahead of the weekend
A deluge of rain is expected to hit the South Island ahead of the weekend
16 July 2021
MetService has issued a severe heavy rain warning for the upper and West Coast regions.
A strong wind warning is also in place for central New Zealand.
Meteorologist Peter Little says this rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding.
He says slips and floodwaters are likely to make some roads impassable - possibly isolating communities especially in the Buller area.
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