HEAVY RAINS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 57, 6 March 1912, Page 2

HEAVY RAINS.

FLOODS AT THAMES. LOW USD TJHDEB WATER. (By Telegraph.—Own Corresnoadent.) THAMES, this day. Continued heavy rain caused all the streams and rivers to rise considerably, and their carrying capacity was taxed to the utmost. So far none have overflowed their banks, but if rain continues it is probable that breaks wiM be reported, and in such case serious damage may be caused. Reports from the back country are to the effect that the rivers have been transformed into raging torrents, and that as a result men engaged in bush-felling are decidedly active. Good drives are anticipated. On the low-lying land on the Thames Valley and on the Hauraki Plains a good deal of water has accumulated, and some portions are under water, but no great inconvenience or lasses are anticipated.

At Thames, where rain has fallen continuously, the low-lying portion of th? district is flooded.

At Parawai a large area of land is under water. Residents who owned stock had taken the precaution to remove them to higher ground, so that no loss of stock is so far reported. Between the main road and Kauaeranga River, where there is a slight depression, the water reached a depth of several feet. The bridge 13 covered, and only the tops of the fences are seen. Grahamstown end suffered most, and at high water it presented an unusual appearance. Practically the whole of the lower part of Albert-street was under water, and the yellow, muddy water found its way into the offices and cellars of hotels. Some little inconvenience was caused, but no serious damage resulted.

COROMAM>EL FLOODS SUBSIDE.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)

COROMANT>EL, ibis day

The weather has improved somewhait, and the flood waters are subsiding.

FLOODS AT NORTHERN" WAIROA.

(Ey Telesraph. —Own correspondent.) DARGAVILLE, this day

Heavy rain yesterday resulted in a heavy fresh in the river, and in parts of Tangihua Valley low-lying country was inundated. Considerable damage was done to fences, but the new bridge escaped injury. One result of the downpour will probably be :to bring some thousands of logs down the various timber creeks.