Surface flooding is expected around North Otago rivers and the Dunedin City Council is urging residents to be prepared as Cyclone Gita barrels towards New Zealand. ​The Otago Regional Council(ORC) said this afternoon the heavy rain expected to hit North Otago would likely cause surface flooding around some North Otago rivers. Civil Defence said at the very least this would cause surface flooding, and motorists should take care on roads. At this level of river flow there is likely to be surface flooding around some North Otago Rivers. Outlook for Central Otago and ManiototoWidespread rain is expected for Central Otago and Maniototo.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2018 22:34 UTC