Flood-hit roads in Canterbury will remain closed on Sunday in the wake of a storm that's caused ongoing slips and damage. The flood-hit area remains in a state of emergency and the district council said the State Highway 1 bridge at Rangitata would stay shut until Monday. The Timaru District Council posted this video on Facebook this morning showing flooding at Rangitata. NZ Transport Agency's Pete Connors confirmed the Rangitata River bridge, between Timaru and Ashburton, would stay closed for today. Photo: Environment CanterburyThe district council told all those living between McLelland, Orion Rangitata Mouth roads and Rangitata River to evacuate immediately yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 07, 2019 19:18 UTC