HEAVY RAIN IN SOUTH

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 79, 28 December 1920, Page 4

HEAVY RAIN IN SOUTH

OUTDOOR FIXTURES POSTPONED IN CHRKTCHTJRCH. Br TelwMh-Prwi Auooiatlori. Christchurch, December 27. Heavy rain, which caused the postponement of nil outdoor fixtures to-day, continues to-night. It will do an immense amount of good lb the crops and gardens. If the Wellington-Canterbuir cricket match cm bo resumed to-morrow, the wicket will be very heavy. FLOODS IN WESTLAND. Hokitika, December 27. Continuous heavy rain 'fell last night, and continued till noon to-day. It; caused a flood of almost record proportions. The Westland Racing Club's meeting was postponed till next day. The weather cleared during the afternoon, and now promises to be fine. WELCOME RAIN IN NORTH OTAGO. By Tolecranh-l'rens AeßOointioD. Oamaru, December 27. After a period of dry weather, accompanied by hot, parching winds, n welcome chftDßO in tho weather enrae on Sunday. Xu the afternoon light showtrs fell, but at night there was a very welcome steady downpour. The rain continued all night, and up to 9 o'clock this morning about an inch and a quarter had fallen, but tho fall was vers- much heavier in the oountry districts, where rain was very badly needed, and the land was well soaked. Tho downpoui was general throughout tho whole of North Otago. Cereal and root crops and pasture land will greatly benefit by tho vary welcome fall, which ceased soon after 9 o'clock this morning, and was followed by a dull day and occasional light showers. The rain necessitated the postponement of the holiday fixtures.