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Category: Extreme weather

Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

Posted on January 27, 2023 by CCC

Christchurch residents are being urged to reduce their water use with hot and dry conditions forecast for the coming weeks. Water demand in Christchurch is increasing, and at peak times there’s already pressure on the water supply network.   Top tips – Hold your hoses – Using a handheld hose to water your garden gives you…

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Keeping streets safe in the big wet

Posted on August 3, 2022 by CCC

Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week’s heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors. We talked to HEB operations manager Fatemeh Ghanbari who was on the ground during last Tuesday’s major flood event and asked her what she does and what it’s like…

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Rain not over yet for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula

Posted on July 29, 2022 by CCC

Another band of heavy rain could hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula on Saturday night. “It is possible that we could get another 50mm of rain in some parts of the districts which unfortunately may result in some more surface flooding,’’ says Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Helen Beaumont. “We have begun releasing water…

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Residents should prepare for more flooding, slips

Posted on July 27, 2022 by CCC

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents should prepare for the possibility of more flooding and slips this week as the district is about to be hit by another band of rain. “This July has been one of the wettest on record and unfortunately there is more rain to come over the next few days,’’ says Christchurch…

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Live weather updates: Rain battering district

Posted on July 26, 2022 by CCC

Check here for the latest information on how the wet weather is affecting our district. This online map shows where the road closures are across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. More from the Council source here

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Live weather updates: Rain battering district

Posted on July 26, 2022 by CCC

Check here for the latest information on how the wet weather is affecting our district. More from the Council source here

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Residents should prepare for more flooding, slips

Posted on July 25, 2022 by CCC

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents should prepare for the possibility of more flooding and slips this week as the district is about to be hit by another band of rain. “This July has been one of the wettest on record and unfortunately there is more rain to come over the next few days,’’ says Christchurch…

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