Striking aerial footage reveals the massive scale of flooding in Nelson.
The video, filmed by Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust on Friday morning, shows muddy floodwaters covering a huge area, as well as discoloured waters around the port.
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The deluge has been described as a 1-in-100 year event and has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate.
MetService said despite a brief reprieve on Thursday evening, Nelson is likely to see 21 hours of renewed downpours from late Friday afternoon.
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Vision filmed by Rob Hunter of Terra Firma Ltd show how badly affected some parts of Nelson are. (Source: Supplied)
The Government has injected $200,000 into the mayoral relief fund for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough following extensive damage in the region.
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