Crews monitoring surface flooding and high sewer pump station levels in Hurunui as rain continues

Hurunui District Council is urging motorists to take care as rain continues.

Several fords and roads have been closed because of surface flooding including Nape Nape Road, which is closed past the last house with no beach access.

Gilberts Road has also been closed.

A council spokesperson said crews are trying to reduce the high sewer pump station levels for sewer plants across the district.

Four sucker trucks have been deployed to help in Cheviot, Hanmer Springs, Waikari, Amberley Beach, Amberley, Leithfield Beach, Leithfield, and Motunau.

Teams are unblocking drains and culverts where possible.

MORE RAIN FOR NORTH CANTERBURY

Metservice said periods of heavy rain will continue overnight for parts of North Canterbury.

“Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria, especially about the foothills and ranges.”

HEAVY RAIN WARNING FOR KAIKOURA COAST

A Heavy Rain Warning has been issued for the Kaikoura coast and ranges.

Metservice said expect a further 100 to 150mm of rain on top of what has already fallen.

Peak intensities of 15 to 20mm/h from this evening to early Monday morning.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Closed Fords in Hurunui District

Marshmans Road ford remains closed, but the road is accessible.