Lightning strikes were seen in Christchurch during an afternoon thunderstorm on Tuesday. Lightning strikes were seen in Christchurch as a thunderstorm rolled in on Tuesday afternoon – a contrast to the calm weather forecast for the rest of the week. The cold front in Christchurch resulted in an active thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, MetService spokeswoman Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said. Christchurch residents reported seeing lightning strikes and hearing thunder. Mostly dry weather was expected across the country, including Christchurch, over the coming days.

Source: Stuff March 16, 2021 03:00 UTC