Severe weather warning for Coromandel extended till tomorrow
The metservice has extended its severe weather warning for the coromandel until nine tomorrow morning as the area continues to be lashed by ex-cyclone Lola. It's warning while there may be a lull, heavy rainfall will build and coincide with the king tide at about 9pm. Several roads in the area are closed. Residents in Matatoki, Puriri and Omahu are being asked to conserve water for up to 48 hours, with heavy sediment causing problems for the water treatment plant. A number of schools closed today as a pre-caution and others opened late; with bus services cancelled. Reporter Emma Stanford a...
Source: rnz.co.nz