Severe Weather Warning !!!
Severe Weather Warning !!!
Please keep an eye on Newsline for updates at:
newsline.ccc.govt.nz...
Please keep an eye out for neighbours who may need assistance.
The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Canterbury and forecasters are predicting that as much 100mm of rain could fall over the region this weekend.
Christchurch may be protected from some of the worst of the rain but with king tides also expected this weekend, Christchurch City Council is putting measures in place to reduce the flood risk.
“The combination of king tides and heavy rain is likely to result in some surface flooding, particularly in tidal areas and near the rivers,’’ says Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan.
“We will have pumps on standby in the Maces Road, Bromley area, Tern Street, Rockinghorse Road and Ebbtide Streets in New Brighton, and in the Flockton area.
“We are managing the beach and estuary outfall stormwater pipes at Sumner and Southshore to ensure maximum efficiency of the stormwater network and we will have extra staff on standby all weekend to respond to any issues that might arise,’’ Mr Drennan says.
Contractors are also checking and clearing stormwater grates in preparation for the weekend’s rain.
Disruptions possible on the road network
NZ Transport Agency are warning people that the weekend's wild weather could cause disruptions to the road network.
“People should plan ahead by checking the forecast before heading out, and keep and eye on this link
www.nzta.govt.nz... also social media for updates and road closures,” says Mr. Wayne Oldfield.
The NZTA will be actively monitoring the situation with maintenance crews out on the network ready to react as the situation unfolds.”
Motorists who need to travel are urged to drive to the conditions, reduce their speeds and keep a safe following distance.
In coastal areas, be prepared for local road flooding.
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