THE WEATHER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1363, 9 July 1885, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

Since last Sunday rain has fallen without scarcely any intermission, and yesterday it was far heavier than on any of the previous days, it continued pouring without any intermission during the whole day, with the result that the rivers began to rise early in the afternoon. The Opihi, however, appeared to he going down later on, and it is expected there will be no serious flood in it. it is surmised that instead of rain, snow is felling in the bacir country and that that is the cause of its being so low. The Temuka overflowed it's banks early in the day, but did not rise as fast as was expected, and there was no apprehension of any flood that would reach the town The NVaihi river wasalso very high but nothing to what it hasbeeu on former occasions.

Yesterday’s Ashburton Guardian says ; “ The Ashburton, Hinds, Rangitata and Rakaia rivers are in flood, but up to a late hour no serious damage was reported. Wo learn that the rivers Waipara, Kowai and Ashley are in heavy fresh, but the Waimukariri is but slightly affected.

“ The township of Methven is flooded, and railway traffic is suspended. This morning's train could not proceed further than Lyndlurst, owing to the flooded state of the line. No particular damage is reported. It is still raining, and there is no appearance of any change.” Blenheim, July 8.

A flood occurred at Blenheim last night, the Taylor river, swollen by long continued rain, having descended upon the town. The water in the principal streets is four inches higher than the Opawa flood four weeks ago. No such visitation from the Taylor river has occurred for five or six years, The weather is now fine, and the water is rapidly going down. Dunedin, July 7.

The drizzling rain which commenced on Sunday has continued since then, and to-day a larger quantity fell, and it still continues. It is feared floods will follow.