THE WEATHER.

Evening Star, Issue 14627, 25 July 1911, Page 7

THE WEATHER.

GALES AND FLOODS. TELEGRAPH LINES STILL DOWN. The telegraph lines are still down north of Christchurch. Some of yesterday's cables and telegrams reached us to-day, having been brought from Wellington to Christchurch by steamer last night, and telegraphed from the later place this morning.

The weather in North Canterbury and on the West Coast has evidently beeii very bad, as the Telegraph Department was advised this morning that owing to the flooded state of the rivers line-repairing was rendered exceedingly difficult. Word was received at Christchurch yesterday that water was flowing into Dartield township, presumably from the Waimakariri. Ten inches of snow was said to be lying at Dartield. So severe had the gale and snow been, however, that telegraphic and telephonic communication was completely cut oil" from Christchurch, except with stations within a 40-mile radius.

Heavy rain seems to have fallen all over Canterbury; but in Otago the rainfall has been light, generally speaking. In Central Otago some snow has been experienced, but no heavy fall is reported.

A Blenheim message states :—Rain has fallen here almost -continuously since Saturday night. It is reported that a big snowstorm is raging in the Awatere Valley. Mr Paulin telephoned at 2 p.m. :—Strong N.E to K. winds, with heavy sleet and rain showers. Stormy conditions after 48 hours.