Friday, June 21, 2013

Major flooding and land slides in New Zealand

A few days ago there was more extreme flooding going on, along with landslides over in New Zealand. This time it was where I am from as well as other locations in New Zealand.
The hillside home above Sandy Bay that collapsed during a slip on Sunday.
INUNDATED: The hillside home above Sandy Bay that collapsed during a slip on Sunday.

Landslide victim 'great little soul' - This article tells the story of a woman who lost her life as a landslide came down upon her house near Marahau in the Nelson region.

Westbank
Waters rising in Westbank Rd, Motueka, yesterday.

Tasman Floods: What you need to know - An entry explaining all the areas impacted by the flooding in in the Tasman district of the south island of New Zealand.

Anatoki Salmon Farm
IN SHOCK: The hatchery at the Anatoki Salmon Farm has been saved after a large landslide which wiped out the main farm.

Salmon farm devastated - Golden Bay tourist attraction Anatoki Salmon, which is a Salmon farm that I have been to a number of times has been wiped out totally by a landslide.

State Highway 1 near Waikouaiti has been restricted to trucks only.
State Highway 1 near Waikouaiti has been restricted to trucks only.

Worst flooding in close to 40 years - Flooding in North Otago's Waitaki Valley has been described as the worst seen in close to 40 years.

Christchurch - WARRINGTON ST: Rain is still falling across the city causing traffic problems

Flooding closes roads, schools - Canterbury drivers are being urged to stay off the roads, with more rain forecast to fall over the next few hours. The Canterbury Civil Defence emergency management group is urging residents to avoid non-essential travel.

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