Slow-moving front prompts heavy rain warnings for South Island's west
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for New Zealand's South Island, specifically the West Coast and Canterbury regions. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions as a slow-moving front approaches.
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<p>A series of heavy rain warnings have been issued for the West Coast as a front slowly moves over the South Island tomorrow and Monday. </p> <p>Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for the ranges of the Buller District, the ranges of the Grey District, Westland, and the headwaters of the Canterbury Lakes and Rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass. </p> <p>The warning for Buller lasts from 1am Sunday to 6pm Monday, with 100 to 150mm of rain expected. </p> <p>The warning for Grey is for 18 hours from 9pm Sunday to 3pm on Monday with an expected 100 to 130mm. </p> <p>Westland's warning lasts for 27 hours from 10am tomorrow to 1pm on Monday, with 300 to 400 mm of rain expected.
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