ROUGH WEATHER.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 1920, Page 4

ROUGH WEATHER.

THE TELEGRAPH INTERRUPTED. RARAWA HELD UP. For several days past the weather in and around New Plymouth has been very unsettled, and at times boisterous. There have been high winds veering from west to south, accompanied by heavy rains, and electrical disturbances added to the unpleasant conditions which have prevailed. Though there were only a few showers last night, a bitterly cold wind blew, and a heavy sea was running along' the coast, Telegraphic communication between New Plymouth and Auckland was completely interrupted yesterday, and it was stated last night that there was no prospect of an immediate improvement. Auckland was only linked to Wellington by one line, and messages that reached New Plymouth from Auckland last night had to come via Wellington, and were subject to delay. During Thursday night the New Plymouth telegraph operators had a strenuous task, communication from the South being very difficult. Press messages -were considerably delayed, especially from Auckland, and' it was four o'clock yesterday morning before tho accumulation was cleared—about two hours later than usual. Last night an improvement was reported in the Southern lines, but all districts in the North were silent. CONDITIONS AT Si;A.

Advice was received last night tlint ,-tlie condition of the Manukau Bar prevented the Rarawa from crossing, and the trip has been abandoned. The Rarawa will make her next trip on the usual day next week, leaving Onehunga on Monday afternoon. It was reported in New Plymouth last "ight that owing to the heavy sea running off Waitara, the Shaw, Savill liner, Gallic had put to sen. The Gallic, which left New Plymouth, for Waitara on Thursday morning to load produce from the freezing works there, was delayed in this work. A couple of barge loads were taken out to the Jiner on Thursday evening, but work had to bo discontinued.

The Gov Inn a experienced an anxious timo on the journey from Wellington to New Plymouth. She used every ounce of steam that could be raised in order not to be compelled to put Thursday night in at sea, and made port that night, after a trip taking 24 hours. Her deck cargo was damaged somewhat by the heavy seas that broke over her, and some of her railings and steam pipe casings were bent. The vessel was surveyed yesterday, but no further damage was discovered.

MORE STORMY WEATHER. Mr. Bates' weather report received last night stated that west to southwest winds, strong to gale, have prevailed, and the weather has been unrottled generally, and sto'rmv with heavy rain. In many parts snow has fallen on the higher levels in the South Island. The atmospheric pressure is low everywhere.

Present indications are for south-west pales, cold and stormy weather, and further heavy rain generally, with snow in the south. The barometer will rise everywhere soon.