Parts of the country are braced for a deluge of heavy rain as stormy weather takes hold this weekend
Parts of the country are braced for a deluge of heavy rain as stormy weather takes hold this weekend
29 May 2021
Canterbury is set to bear the full brunt of the weather system.
MetService has issued a rare red warning for heavy rain for Canterbury south of Amberley.
That warning is valid from 3 this afternoon until Monday.
Those in Christchurch are being warned that the deluge is expected to reach dangerous levels and has the potential to cause heavy flooding and slips that may make some roads impassable.
Depending on any damage caused, some communities may also become isolated for some time.
Those in Auckland are warned of gloomy weather conditions over the next few hours.
MetService says a combination of king tides and strong northwesterlies could cause coastal flooding in Auckland
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