Christchurch hits June temperature high, strong winds strike
Christchurch recorded its hottest June temperature ever at 25.1 C, accompanied by severe winds and heavy rain across parts of New Zealand. Authorities have issued weather warnings and managed road closures due to flooding and slips.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in winter highlight the ongoing impacts of climate change and the necessity for infrastructure resilience.
Christchurch has seen its hottest June temperature on record, hitting 25.1 C at 2pm today, as northwesterly winds buffet the South Island and lower North Island.
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