Emergency services assist at the scene of flooding in Kaikōura. (Source: 1News)
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A State of Emergency has been declared in the Kaikōura District this morning as flooding caused by prolonged heavy rain moving north up the country prompts evacuations.
Parts of Marlborough and Canterbury remain under a rare red-level heavy rain warning, with up to 220mm on top of what has already fallen expected between 9am Tuesday and 6am on Wednesday.
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ are assisting with evacuations in the North Canterbury town.
A State of Emergency has been declared after the Kōwhai River breached its banks. (Source: 1News)
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Debris surges along the Kōwhai River. (Source: 1News)
State Highway 1 closes between Kaikōura and Cheviot. (Source: 1News)
The Conway River has burst its banks and flooded parts of SH1. (Source: NZTA)
The Kōwhai River has burst its banks. (Source: 1News)
The beachfront at Kaikōura as a deluge bears down on the North Canterbury town. (Source: 1News)
Several roads have closed across the Kaikōura District, with motorists urged to remain home until further notice. (Source: 1News)
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Flooding in South Marlborough. (Source: Marlborough District Council.)
Flooding in South Marlborough. (Source: Marlborough District Council.)
Flooding in South Marlborough. (Source: Marlborough District Council.)
Flooding in South Marlborough. (Source: Marlborough District Council.)
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