With heavy rain expected to continue through the night, towns across Canterbury will be keeping a close eye on river levels
With heavy rain expected to continue through the night, towns across Canterbury will be keeping a close eye on river levels
30 May 2021
Up to 4,000 homes in Ashburton are at risk should the Ashburton river break its banks.
The whole Canterbury region is now under a state of emergency after extensive flooding.
Canterbury Snow and Weather Watch's Josh Oliver says this is unusual weather for Canterbury.
He says its normal to get this type rainfall on the West Coast but not in Canterbury.
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