Selwyn Huts

Residents in Selwyn Huts have been told to evacuate as river levels rise in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and heavy rain pelts Canterbury.

In the first instance residents should try to find accommodation with friends or family. Drivers should factor this into their travel plans and be prepared for delays. SH8 is closed between Fairlie and Twizel, and SH79 is closed between Gudex Rd and the SH8 intersection. Up to 125mm of rain was forecast to fall on Banks Peninsula and 50mm to 75mm in the city and on the Port Hills today. Residents in Selwyn Huts have been told to evacuate as river levels rise in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and heavy rain pelts Canterbury. State highways and other roads in the region are closed due to flooding, snow and fallen debris. In a Facebook post Tuesday evening, Selwyn Civil Defence said it had activated an emergency operations centre in the afternoon to coordinate the response and community support for the severe weather event currently affecting the district and wider Canterbury region.