Garage catches fire after lightning strike in ChristchurchLyndal Clark A view of lightning striking the central city from Huntsbury Hill. A thunderstorm has struck Canterbury, with a garage ablaze after lightning hit a nearby tree. The spokesman said a witness reported lightning striking a nearby tree which then dropped onto the garage. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/FAIRFAX NZ Bands of heavy rain sweep across Christchurch in this view from Victoria Park on the Port Hills. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/FAIRFAX NZ A cyclist battles hail and heavy rain on Colombo St on Thursday afternoon.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2016 03:30 UTC