Wet weather halting traffic in ChristchurchDAVID WALKER/Stuff.co.nz This 15-second timelapse shows a storm roll in across the Christchurch skyline over 90 minutes on Thursday afternoon. Wet weather is causing traffic delays throughout Christchurch, with motorists advised to take extra care on their way home. A Christchurch Transport Operations Centre spokesman said a brief break in the rain may give some respite to those caught in Thursday evening's peak traffic. JOSEPH JOHNSON/FAIRFAX NZ MetService forecasts a cool night ahead, with a chance of heavy rain and hail. "Motorists are reminded that the roads are wet and braking distances can double on wet roads."

Source: Stuff October 06, 2016 05:48 UTC