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21 Jan 2026 18:35
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  •   Home > News > Motoring

    Heavy rain has closed several roads in Otago

    Heavy rain has closed several roads in Otago


    State Highway 87 between Kyeburn and Hyde is shut due to flooding.

    Clutha District Council has also closed roads around Kelso, north of Gore as the Pomahaka river continues to rise.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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