Dam helps keep flood water at bay from catchment
Recent high rainfall events in South Canterbury have highlighted the role the Opuha Dam plays in managing floods.
Many rural roads remain closed in the region.
The Whanganui District Council says the situation in the rural area is still being assessed.
"There are a large number of slips on rural roads. Our focus on Monday is to identify any rural residents who have not been able to make contact with us and who may need assistance," it says.
Residents are being urged to treat all flood waters, and areas that have previously been inundated with water, as contaminated.
A warning sign for cows...but all gone...
Bailage and water.
Cows in maize.
Cows move to higher ground in Levin.
Fence down in Waikawa.
Flooding just north of Shannon... farm cut off.
Inside the control room at Motua.
Silverbeet underwater.
The likely lads.
The road to nowhere.
Washout at Waikawa.
