WEATHER IN THE SOUTH

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2586, 7 October 1915, Page 6

WEATHER IN THE SOUTH

BREAK-UP OF THIS DROUGHT,

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedln, October 6. Splendid Tain set in last night.; It was general throughout the province. From a half to three-quarters of an inch fell. Muoli relief will bo afforded to North Otago and parts of Central Otago, where tho position' was very grave. , Christchurch, October 6. Light rain fell in North Canterbury during the nigbt i and this morning, .breaking the drought, which has practically extended "over -three months, ft has come too late to • save heavy loss, in ewes i and lambs, but means',-a big improvement in the season's wool clip. A heavy twenty-four hours' downfall would be welcome. RAINFALL IN ASHBURTON ' COUNTY. (By Tolsgranli.—Press Aejoclatlon.l Ashburton, October 6. The rainfall in the Ashburton County during tho 24 hours ended 5 o'clock this afternoon ranged from half an inch in town and surrounding districts to three-quarters of an inch, near tho. hills. , The fall is the best since the autumn, and was very badly needed, though it is insufficient still. \ . For tho liino months ended September 30 the ■ rainfall was less by\ teii inches than the fall in tho- first nine months of-1914.

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