Residents of a storm-hit South Island settlement are facing several days without power as a “significant rain event” bears down on the West Coast. Some Franz.
Fresh severe weather warnings have been issued for the top of the south and of the North Island, as the West Coast continues to grapple with a “significant
Residents of a storm-hit South Island settlement are facing several days without power as a “significant rain event” bears down on the West Coast.
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The West Coast Regional Council is reviewing its use of MetService weather forecasts in its hydrology and emergency planning after what has been dubbed two "over-estimated" rain warnings for the region.
Civil defence, council staff and other agencies are preparing for further rain on the West Coast, with the next deluge expected to hit around midday Friday.