CANNONADE OF THE HEAVENS
REMARKABLE THUNDER. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christehurch, Tuesday. One of the most severe and certainly one of the most continuous thunderstorms that have visited Christehurch was experienced to-day. The first intimation of the electrical weather of the day came along shortly after ten o'clock 1 ' this morning, when a short but fierce downpour took place. The first few minutes of the downpour were almost incredibly violent, but it lasted for only about ten minutes, and then the Bun came out once more, giving promise of a fine day. A more severe storm, however, came up shortly after 2 p.m. The continuity of the thunder, and the brilliant flashes of lightning were remarkable features, and a deluge followed. The thunder kept up an unabated cannonade until about a quarter to three, and it moderated as the rain increased in heaviness. The electrical storm seemed to hover almost over the city, and the lightning was particularly vivid. " By about three o'clock, however, it hail practically ceased.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 220, 11 January 1911, Page 5
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167CANNONADE OF THE HEAVENS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 220, 11 January 1911, Page 5
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