A rising sea level is predicted to put many areas in and around Timaru underwater over the next century. According to the specialised reports, most of Timaru’s Pacific Ocean coastline is at risk. South of Timaru, the South Island Main Trunk railway line will “most likely be compromised by erosion over a 100-year timeframe under all sea level rise scenarios,” with parts of the track compromised in the next 50. (File photo)The coastal stop banks that protect Milford Huts are “most likely to be compromised by erosion within a 50- year period”. The Timaru port is also listed as at-risk, with waves from an extreme storm event “expected to overtop the port facility”.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2021 18:56 UTC