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Repair of a sump that appeared under a south Canterbury highway during the weekend’s storm is expected to take days.
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A torrent of water destroyed part of State Highway 82 between Kurow and Waimate. Source: 1 NEWS
A torrent of water caused by heavy rains destroyed part of State Highway 82 between Kurow and Waimate.
The humid climate has also affected local farmers.
“It’s unreal, I couldn’t believe it,” farm manager Roydon Bailey told 1 NEWS.
“Yesterday we had 25mm in about 15 minutes and we’ve had 200mm since Christmas Eve, so everything is saturated.”
Locals along Waimate’s main street say their shops were under water in a matter of minutes.
“Probably a good six inches of water to the end. Across the room, ”says Jan Jeffrey of Shampers Salon.
Motorists are advised to take it easy on the roads and plan their trip before heading home after the New Years holidays.
The New Zealand Transportation Agency says the affected portion of State Highway 82 is likely to reopen Wednesday night.
