Winter packs a punch as heavy rain, flooding and snow grips South Island | Stuf…

Winter packs a punch as heavy rain, flooding and snow grips South Island | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Winter Storm Grips South Island","summary":"A severe winter storm is impacting the South Island, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and snow. A state of emergency has been declared in the Waitaki district due to extreme rainfall."},{"timeSeconds":26,"label":"Flooding in the South Island","summary":"Images show widespread surface flooding and damage in the South Island. Heavy snow and ice have closed inland state highways."},{"timeSeconds":30,"label":"Snowfall in Otago","summary":"Snowfall is seen in the Otago region, with streets covered in white. The area has experienced significant flooding."},{"timeSeconds":38,"label":"Emergency Minister Addresses Storm","summary":"Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell discusses the localized and severe thunderstorms causing damage. He notes that such events are becoming more frequent."},{"timeSeconds":44,"label":"Waitaki District Declares Emergency","summary":"The Waitaki District declared a state of emergency after heavy overnight rain flooded homes and businesses. Many people have been inundated by floodwaters."},{"timeSeconds":53,"label":"Evacuation Centre Opened","summary":"An evacuation centre has been opened in Oamaru, with around 20 people self-evacuating. The centre is operating to support those affected by the flooding."},{"timeSeconds":121,"label":"Flooded Streets and Pumping Issues","summary":"Flooded streets are shown at night, with water flowing into drains. A pumping system malfunctioned, leading to water damage in a home."},{"timeSeconds":143,"label":"Aerial View of Flooded Farmland","summary":"An aerial view reveals extensive flooding across farmland in the South Island. This is due to heavy rainfall in coastal areas of North and South Canterbury."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->