Photo: Shannon GilliesHeavy rain battering the South has closed roads and caused localised flooding in Mosgiel and Oamaru today. A heavy rain watch remained in place for Eastern Otago this afternoon, but had been lifted for Southland. Rainfall was expected to ease in Eastern Otago this evening. A Dunedin City Council spokeswoman said there was localised flooding in Mosgiel and a couple of road closures were in place around the Silver Stream. Oamaru floodingFirefighters from the Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to assist an Oamaru businesswoman with flooding issues this afternoon.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 17, 2017 20:15 UTC