RAIN IN CANTERBURY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 20 November 1934, Page 6

RAIN IN CANTERBURY.

BENEFIT TO FARMERS. WHIRLWIND IN CHRISTCHURCH. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 20. The heaviest rain for two months fell in Canterbury last night, proving a godsend to farmers, as it will ensure good wheat crops. In the city the fall almost amounted to a deluge, and with the gutters overflowing the streets presented a flooded appearance. One feature of the storm was a whirlwind of singular intensity, but restricted area, which swept along the Cashmere Hills in the vicinity of St. Martins and did damage to the gardens. It lifted seed trays, turf, and small plants high in the air, and at one plac9 cut a distinct track through a paddock of strawberries, scattering the plants. Several telephone -wires and windows were also broken.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. IN AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Nov. 19. A thunderstorm of awe-inspiring intensity which swept down the East Coast from the north early this evening presented a thrilling sight from the city. While the south-eastern suburbs close to Auckland felt • only the fringe of the disturbance, Kohimarama and°St. Helier’s Bay were soon enveloped in dense rain. After about 20 minutes the storm passed inland and the districts surrounding Howick, Whitford, Clevedon, and Papakura experienced the full force. In these areas ightning interrupted the electric power supply. The storm was a spectacular display.