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A severe weather advisory has been issued for the western parts of the South Island, where heavy rains are expected during Sunday and Monday.
MetService issued a warning saying a front is expected to move to Fiordland Saturday night and stay slow through Sunday. According to the weather service, between 120mm and 160mm of rain could accumulate over 24 hours from Sunday at 9am, with peak rates of 10mm to 15mm per hour.
A heavy rain watch was also issued for the headwaters of Otago’s lakes and rivers from Sunday afternoon until 11 a.m. M. From Monday. “Rainfall amounts can approach warning criteria within 15 km east of the main split.”
MetService said a pair of cold fronts, preceded by strong northwesterly winds, are expected to move northeast across the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Monday, followed by cold winds from the southwest on Tuesday. “These fronts should bring periods of heavy rain to the western parts of the South Island.”
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People were warned that heavy rains could cause streams and rivers to grow rapidly. Surface flooding and slipping are also possible and driving conditions can be dangerous.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case parts of the watch are updated to a warning or more areas are added. “
