Kaikoura sees two months of rain in two days as area remains cut off | Stuff.co…

Kaikoura sees two months of rain in two days as area remains cut off | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Kaikoura hit by extreme rainfall","summary":"Kaikoura experienced two months' worth of rain in just two days, leading to widespread damage and isolation."},{"timeSeconds":30,"label":"Flooding and damage in Kaikoura","summary":"Aerial footage shows flooded fields and streets in Kaikoura, with a car submerged in water. The town is recovering after heavy rainfall."},{"timeSeconds":45,"label":"Roads closed due to flooding","summary":"Multiple roads, including State Highway 1, are closed due to flooding and damage. Workers are seen at a 'Road Closed' sign."},{"timeSeconds":52,"label":"Residents evacuated due to rising waters","summary":"Flooded rivers have breached their banks, inundating homes and forcing dozens of residents to evacuate. One resident describes the widespread damage."},{"timeSeconds":137,"label":"Mayor assesses flood damage","summary":"Kaikoura's mayor is assessing the damage, including a section of State Highway 1 that has been washed away by floodwaters."},{"timeSeconds":144,"label":"Officials discuss response efforts","summary":"Emergency management officials, including the Mayor and Minister, discuss the response to the flooding and efforts to reopen roads."},{"timeSeconds":202,"label":"Residents allowed back home","summary":"Some residents who voluntarily evacuated are allowed back, but many remain displaced due to ongoing road closures and damage."},{"timeSeconds":227,"label":"Ongoing road closures across South Island","summary":"Several state highways remain closed due to flooding and snow, impacting travel across the South Island."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->