
Otago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin, Clutha District
Many roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.
Many roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.
A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ
Fiona Cadogan, Chad Ralston and their two children returned to their St Leonards home alongside 1News after being evacuated on Friday. Video / TVNZ
As the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.
Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.
'Wall of mud' takes out garage and several vehicles.
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald
They spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.
Houses were flooded and residents forced to evacuate.
Payments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.
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Crews had to rescue a 13-seater bus stranded in flood water near Clutha.
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MetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.
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More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.
One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.
The highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / Supplied
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Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
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