[Lastest information at Environment Canterbury Homepage]

FLOOD ALERT SOUTH CANTERBURY
Area: South Canterbury
Additional Info: This message was posted on Monday 17 June 2013 at 9.30am.

Steady rain has fallen in the coastal catchments of south Canterbury since late Saturday night. So far 60-110mm of rain has been recorded in the catchments. Steady rain is expected to continue for most of Monday.

The continuous rain has resulted in extensive surface flooding in most areas of South Canterbury. The rivers south of Timaru i.e. Pareora, Otaio, Waihao, along with the Maerewhenua and Otematata Rivers in the Waitaki Valley are all causing some conern. Environment Canterbury is warning farmers an residents living near flood prone areas to remain vigilant.

This warning will be reviewed after 4pm Monday 17 June.

Flood Alert - North/Central Canterbury
Additional Info:

This message was posted at 5am on Monday 17 June 2013.

Steady rain (3-4mm/hour) is continuing to fall across the Canterbury Plains and along the foothills slowly moving southwards. At this time ECan does not expect there to be any "out of river" flood problems. Anyone in or around riverbeds, or the Halswell drainage district, should however remain wary of rising water levels. Staff are continuing the monitor the situation. The latest river flow and rainfall information can be accessed here:

www.ecan.govt.nz/river-flow-north

www.ecan.govt.nz/rainfall-north

This message will next be updated at 12pm Monday 17 June.

ENDS

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