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  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    A severe weather warning's been lifted for Coastal Otago

    A severe weather warning's been lifted for Coastal Otago


    MetService has been forecasting extreme rainfall for the region - but says the worst has now passed.

    Light rain is expected to continue until midday tomorrow.

    MetService says rainfall intensities are also easing in Central Otago - but they're continuing to monitor river and lake levels.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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