ECan issue warning for Ashburton river
Published: 16 July 2021

Environment Canterbury have issued a warning for the Ashburton River. Heavy rain has been falling along the main divide overnight as forecast, and is expected to continue throughout the day today before easing off tomorrow morning.
Flows in the Ashburton River catchment are also increasing, as the rain is extending quite a way east of the divide in this area.
For up to date information please refer directly to the ECan website here
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