South Island Weather Crisis | Christchurch News

Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Snow’s piling up in the South Island with 15cm forecast for Porters Pass, while heavy rain and a Red Warning for North Canterbury and Marlborough signal serious flooding and dangerous conditions. Otago’s still reeling from flooding, prompting a State of Emergency in Waitaki. Surface flooding stretches north to Ashburton, with dangerous rivers, slips, and road closures likely. A heavy rain warning covers much of Canterbury from Geraldine to Mount Sumner and west of Ashburton—active until noon Tuesday. Officials urge extreme caution, packing warm gear, food, water, and fuel. Crews are battling…