Roads flooded in south Canterbury as Selwyn District hit with State of Emergency | Stuff.co.nz
A State of Emergency has been issued for the Selwyn district – evacuations sparked, roads closed, and schools shut.
Flooding has hit many roads in Canterbury.
Some Canterbury schools have been closed: Lincoln High School, Leeston School, Tai Tapu School, Ellesmere College and Darfield High School are shut for the day.
Wind gusts in Wellington have topped 140kph.