Photo / SuppliedThe road between Pipiriki and Raetihi is closed after being covered in mud and logs. Photo / SuppliedFears of flooding in the Rangitīkei district have eased following heavy rain on Monday night, but the Raetihi Pipipriki Rd remains closed overnight due to a mud flow. The main road connecting the Whanganui River settlement of Pipiriki with the Ruapehu district is closed at about 6km outside of Pipiriki village. Police said the incident occurred after heavy rain led to a slip on Wanganui Rd. The heaviest was at 2am, when 6.6mm fell over an hour, which counts as heavy rain, MetService meteorologist Peter Little said.

Source: Stuff December 14, 2021 01:37 UTC