Timaru local council has warned there is surface flooding, with river levels expected to rise significantly.
Residents in flood-prone areas have been urged to prepare for evacuation at short notice and to evacuate immediately if there appears to be any danger.
EOC Controller Justin Bagust said people in particularly flood prone areas should make preparations immediately.
‘We would strongly advise people in these areas to get themselves prepared to leave as soon as they feel at risk, not to wait for any official notification.
‘This is a quickly developing situation and people need to be ready to go. This means ensuring you have clothes and fuel, as well as things such as knowing where family pets are.
‘We are continuing to monitor the situation to ensure people have notification, but our strong message is that if people feel at risk at the moment they should evacuate themselves to friends or family,’ he said.
A number of roads in the area are closed, with emergency services urging all non-essential travel to be avoided.
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