Waitaki District Mayor reveals extent of damage in the flood-hit region | Ryan…

Waitaki District Mayor reveals extent of damage in the flood-hit region | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Weather Warnings Issued for South Island","summary":"Severe weather warnings are in place for the South Island. A red heavy rain warning is active for coastal parts of Dunedin and Clutha."},{"timeSeconds":12,"label":"Affected Areas and Warnings","summary":"Further warnings are in effect for parts of Canterbury, and coastal North Otago and Southland. These areas are under orange rain warnings, with a high chance of upgrading to red."},{"timeSeconds":31,"label":"Impact of Heavy Rain","summary":"Heavy rain has caused closed highways and flooded streets in affected regions. Emergency services are responding to the situation."},{"timeSeconds":41,"label":"Mayor's Update on Flooding","summary":"Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale reports widespread flooding, particularly in Oamaru. Some areas experienced localized flooding and slips."},{"timeSeconds":57,"label":"Widespread Flooding in Oamaru","summary":"Video footage shows significant flooding in Oamaru overnight, with emergency services responding to numerous calls. Some homes have been affected."},{"timeSeconds":109,"label":"Emergency Evacuations and Road Closures","summary":"Twenty people have evacuated to an emergency center, and 12 were rescued from floodwaters. The road north of Oamaru is closed due to flooding."},{"timeSeconds":231,"label":"Forecast and State of Emergency","summary":"While the rain is easing, the Waitaki District has been declared a state of emergency. No significant further flooding is expected in the North Otago region."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->