STORMY WEATHER
During the week-end weather conditions were dominated by a. westerly disturbance. This, however, has now passed away, and has been followed by a cyclone which' is at present centred, off the West Coast of the North Island. The weather ha-s been unsettled and squally, with rain in many parts of the country, and ■ since last night strong westerly winds have given place to southerlies in and southward -of Cook Strait.
Indications, according to Mr. B. V. Pembertoh, of the Government Meteorological Office, are for stormy weather with, rain generally, and snow yin the higher levels of the South Island. Heavy rain and flooded rivers are likely in the North Island, and the north-easterly districts of the South Island. Southeasterly winds, strong to gale, should predominate, and much colder conditions may be expected.
(SI nuORAP*—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) "' . PUKEKOHE, This Day. The heaviest rain, experienced for a. considerable time commenced at "nine o clock to-day, and is general throughput. Franklin country. It will ,Tj 8 bei^.cial to the countryside. ;' DUNEDIN, 9th March. After a long spell of very dry. weather, welcome rain fell throughout Duncdin district'during the week-end.
_ , This Day. Over half an inch of rain fell in 4H hours. It has relieved the water shortage.
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Evening Post, Issue 59, 10 March 1924, Page 7
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