Red Alert: Dunedin Floods and Snow | Wellington News

Dunedin and Clutha brace for a rare red-level weather warning as torrential rain threatens major flooding and landslides, with Civil Defence on high alert overnight. State highways are already shut down due to snow, and forecasters predict 80-120mm of rain—enough to overwhelm the Taieri Plains and Clutha Delta. Residents are urged to stay home, avoid travel, and evacuate if unsafe. Sandbag stations and flood barriers are being deployed as anxious locals prepare. Emergency services are ready—call 111 if needed. More rain and snow loom across the South Island; stay tuned to official updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2d1ca4d85712f44