The Tuapeka Mouth punt on-ramp has been closed after being partially submerged under the rising Clutha River. Photo: Jack ConroyRising waters in Lake Wanaka and Lake Wakitupu could cause flooding this week as heavy rain hits the region, the Otago Regional Council is warning. More rain was expected later in the week which is likely to raise the lake water levels further. Rivers at the outlets of the lakes (such as the Clutha River and Kawarau River) were starting to rise and are expected to continue to rise during the day as the water levels in the lakes increase. In the Cluttha District the Tuapeka Mouth punt on-ramp has been closed after being partially submerged under the rising Clutha River.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2019 23:48 UTC