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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 01:00 📍 The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers, south of Arthur's Pass (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
In addition to what has already accumulated, expect 100 to 130 mm of rain about the main divide, and 40 to 80 mm within 15 km farther east. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon about the divide. Freezing level about 2600 m. Please note, that further rain is expected after this period, and this warning may be extended Tuesday morning. Impact: Streams and rivers may ris…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventrain
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaThe headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers, south of Arthur's Pass
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T20:09:19+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-02T20:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-03T11:00:00+13:00
📋 Official instructions
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261102070919043.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261101200458173.5
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- In addition to what has already accumulated, expect 100 to 130 mm of rain about the main divide, and 40 to 80 mm within 15 km farther east.
- Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon about the divide.
- Freezing level about 2600 m.
- Please note, that further rain is expected after this period, and this warning may be extended Tuesday morning.
- Impact: Streams and rivers may ris…
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