From midday to midnight, we are expecting another 50 to 80mm of rain for the southern parts of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills, with much of this before 8pm. "If they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. One lane on Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace, has been closed due to flooding. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. Sunday Red Rain Warning UpdateHere is the latest video update from Angus on the ongoing Red Rain Warning for Canterburyhttps://t.co/aN3mC8dnQ9Please follow the advice from your local authorities and stay safe. Okains Bay Road is down to one lane due to a slip. Unfortunately weve had a couple of instances where the pumps have been deliberately stopped and the discharge pipes decoupled and dragged back into the streets. More details. It is expected that the bridge will be reopened by the end of the week, once the water level subsides and the structure can be checked. Anyone along the river from Wolffs Rd and north of the river to North Eyre Rd must evacuate immediately. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. The warning - which affects Canterbury south of Amberley - was initially due to lift at 11am today. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said deep flooding and damage meant some routes could be blocked for some time. The closures are tentative. 3) NANAKULI . Footer. Rollesby Valley Road C49 ford is deep, caution required. "With a declaration in place we will be better placed to manage road closures which are expected across the district throughout today, especially if the state highway network is affected," Selwyn Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall said. Get the latest information here. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. All events end in Kaiapoi. The bridge over the Waimakariri River still carries the road, performing half of its original function as a road/rail bridge. It also means all of the regions resources are available, and we dont have to worry about territorial boundaries, she said. Waimakariri Gorge: This gauge is located on the Gorge Bridge and measures the height of the river. Please only travel if it's essential. Residents no Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon told Newstalk ZB they are in the process of evacuating people from the affected areas. Enter keywords. The damaged Old Waimakariri Bridge will remain closed to southbound traffic as repairs get started this week. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. This particular one was close to a stopbank and we just need people to be really sensible in their decision making today.". The heavy rain has affected the streams that we rely on for the water supply in Duvauchelle. The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. Driver licences. 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He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. Today. The Harewood Rd Bridge where it crosses the Eyre River. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi River. Up to 8am this morning, Christchurch and the Port Hills have received between 40 and 60mm of rain. SH79 between Inman Bridge and Skipton Bridge. Any closures of schools and early learning services are a matter for each school board or service manager to decide on a case-by-case basis. Award-winning author and writer Steve Braunias brings you the best literary coverage in NZ with reviews, essays, and yarns to entertain and inform you every Saturday. The second Waimakariri Salmon Fishing Competition is run by the New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association Incorporated. If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. Image shows rainfall accumulation in mm since 1am Saturday in MetService and ECAN rain gauges. Transport in Christchurch With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. Residents in the Akaroa harbour area are still being asked to conserve water. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Christchurch City Council flooding updates page Ashburton District Council flooding updates page Selwyn District Council flooding updates page Timaru District Council is posting updates to their main page The regional council for Christchurch: Environment Canterbury Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management page. Police strongly advise residents in flood-hit zones to stay at home after rescue crews performed multiple rescues in the area. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. Hundreds of north Canterbury residents have been evacuated from their homes - and further south, hundreds more Ashburton residents are on standby - as rivers rage across the region, fuelled by a one-in-100-year deluge. If frozen food has been defrosted but has been kept chilled, it should be used as soon as possible - as if it had been bought fresh. The Southern Rugby Clubrooms is on standby for anyone who needs somewhere to go. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace. After the earthquakes, farmers in the regions helped out Christchurch in a major way. If you need to see a GP and have trouble getting there, phone them for advice. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. This route will stay closed overnight and Monday morning at least. Thompsons Track, From Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd. Police warned rubberneckers venturing out yesterday to see the flooding to stay home for their own safety and that of emergency workers. Due to localised flooding, we havent been able to complete all of our kerbside collections today. One hundred and thirty-three people were evacuated there. NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. The Police will be increasing their presence in the area to help us ensure the pumps arent tampered with overnight. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Those in the low lying areas of Pines Beach, particularly around Dunns Ave were told toleave their homes now. "Resurfacing work will start on the existing southbound lanes, affecting the morning flows, followed by the northbound lanes," MacKay said. All Christchurch roads affected by flooding have now re-opened. Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. Phone us 0800 324 636. River Road, from Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. Hurunui Bluff Rd continual rock fall and slips. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. "If you're being asked to move, please do so. Lowerdowns Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. Below is the road closure schedule: Wednesday, July 7 . Numerous roads have been closed across Canterbury due to widespread flooding. Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. Residents in Akaroa and surrounding areas are being asked to conserve water during the current state of emergency. FL 511. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetService. News and Events. Engineers are assessing the two Kowai River bridges and Porter River bridge approaches on SH73 today, and there is a lot of river shingle covering this highway which needs to be shifted before it can reopen, Forrester said. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. The road from Oxford approaches the bridge along the railway alignment as it took a much easier route than the original . Residents living in the following streets are affected: When these roads reopen, please put your bins out again and our contractor will return to empty them. Photo: Waimakariri District Council. There is also suface flooding on SH1 Ashburton. Also, try to avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. 55pm yesterday. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. The Canterbury District Health Board has provided the following advice for those in flood-affected areas. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. As well as the ultra, there are also 30km, 15km and 5km distances to choose from. Additional crews have been deployed and Orion reports that at present 259 residents are without power. Rather than call a drainlayer or plumber we suggest waiting for the floodwaters to recede as it is likely the problem will resolve itself. The MetService has officially extended the rare Red Warning for heavy rain for Canterbury. Christchurch. Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Video published May 31, 2021. Stormwater basins are being managed in the Upper Heathcote area. Traffic on State Highway 1 will also be slow just north of and over the bridge where traffic merges. Porters Pass, the State Highway 73 route between Canterbury and the West Coast needed to be checked for damage and will also remain closed. 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