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Christchurch Weather and road update: 9:54am
9.30am, Friday 21 June 2013
Weather and road update
Latest forecasts advise snow is expected to ease off this morning, turning to showers and hail this afternoon. Further snow is possible overnight and tomorrow morning.
Heavy rain is still expected over the next 24 hours making driving conditions dangerous.
Surface flooding is an issue in low-lying areas across the city and drivers are asked to take care. Please slow down when driving through flooded areas - the wake your vehicle creates can send waves into neighbouring homes and businesses.
Earthquake-damaged wastewater systems remain fragile in parts of the city and have been blocked by rain - it's possible flooded roads and parks may be contaminated, so avoid the water where possible or make sure you wash your hands and remove and wash any clothing that gets wet.
Hill roads are currently extremely dangerous for motorists and should be avoided until later this afternoon.
Some Christchurch bus services have been
affected:
* 17 Bryndwr / Huntsbury - will end its
trips early at the intersection of Centaurus Road and
Wilsons Road
* 114 Barrington / Cashmere - will
end its trips early and go no further than Princess Margaret
Hospital
Please check www.metroinfo.co.nz for latest information.
Police are asking road users
to:
* Exercise extreme caution on the roads as
weather conditions deteriorate
* High winds, heavy
rain and snow in hill areas will make conditions
treacherous
* Localised flooding and forecast
strong gusty southerly winds will also pose hazards for
drivers
* Assess local conditions and consider
delaying non-essential travel
* Drive to the
conditions, slow down and extend following distances
The weather will remain wet and cold over the weekend. People are asked to check in on older people or those with disabilities who live alone in their neighbourhoods. If we lose power or heating, make a plan to stay with friends or family who have heating. Wear extra layers of warm clothes (such as wool or polypropylene) and eat warm food.
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