Wet weather on Monday night caused flooding across the region on Tuesday and there was still a lot of surface flooding on Wednesday morning. The Pahīatua Track closed early on Tuesday morning after a slip near Harrison Hill Rd blocked the road. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said contractors confirmed the Pahīatua Track and Ballance Valley Rd had reopened by 5.40pm on Tuesday. READ MORE:* Heavy rain causes disruptions in wider Manawatū* Decade-long Manawatū transport plan heavy on roads, light on rail and cycling* Road closed due to flooding at ŌpikiState Highway 56 at Ōpiki closed overnight due to flooding and was still closed on Wednesday morning. The council’s acting river management group manager Craig Grant said the Manawatū River system was full following heavy rainfall.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2021 23:37 UTC