THE LATE STORM.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 292, 3 October 1874, Page 3

THE LATE STORM.

Greymouth, September 28. Rain has fallen incessantly for the last 24 hours. The lower part of the town is submerged, and the river is rising rapidly. There are grave apprehensions ofa serious inundation. The steamer Waipara, with Judge Richmond, the Provincial Secretary, the Stephenson-Burford troupe, and others on board, from Hokitika, attempted the entrance, but took ground on the North Spit. Endeavors are now being made to land the passengers. The passengers by the Waipara reached town by boat after undergoing great hardships. That vessel is still ashore, the steering gear being injured. The cause of the accident was its fouling and the extinguishing of fires. No damage is yet done to the town by the flood, but the river is still high, and it is raining hard. Westport, September 28.

There has been incessant and heavy rain for 48 hours, which is still continuing. The lower portion of the town is flooded with surface water. The river is rising rapidly. No damage has yet been done. Oamaru, September 28. The schooner Richard and 'Ms ry came ashore in a stiff' nor'-easter. She missed stays when beating out, but is at present uninjured. The Elderslie and barque Kassa, lying at anchor, and some others, got out. There is still a stiff north-easter blowing, and heavy rain. Queenstown, September 28. ■ Heavy but warm rain fell on Sunday, and heavy cold rain to-day. Floods are anticipated. There is a complete break in the weather. Barometer 2850, and falling. Clyde. September 28. It has been raining steadily since Saturday night, and, from present appearances, there is no telling when it will cease. There is snow on the ranges, and although there is no great rise in the Molyneux as yet, if the rain continues it must cause a heavy flood. Alexandra, September 28.

The river is now higher than ever. The country above here is all flooded, and the loss to the crops will be heavy. Lawrence, September 28.

A strong easterly wind has been prevailing for the last 48 hours, and is now veering to the south-east, accompanied by heavy showers of rain. Grej'town, September 28..

There "was a heavy flood here yesterday from mid-day till evening, during which time the town was under water A good deal of fencing was destroyed, and one or two houses damaged. The water is rising again this morning, but is not likely to rise much. The coach cannot get through to Greytown. Waikouaiti, September 28. The weather is frightfully rough and wet, but there is no damage from floods as yet. The water is rapidly rising, and if there be-no cessation of rain soon, damage is bound to result.—' Guardian.*