The possibility of the flood-affected Rangitata River breaking out again while farms are still in recovery mode is a scenario farmers in the region are dreading, an affected Rangitata Island dairy farmer says. JOHN BISSET/STUFF The south branch of the Rangitata RIver floods over paddocks and across Old Main South Road. JOHN BISSET/STUFF Federated Farmers South Canterbury branch president Jason Grant says recovery efforts were slow as the flood-hit region was a hive of activity. JOHN BISSET/STUFF Farmers are recovering slowly from the devastating effects of the the Rangitata River flooding. Federated Farmers South Canterbury branch president Jason Grant said recovery efforts were slow but the flood-hit region was a hive of activity.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2019 03:22 UTC