THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18736, 14 December 1922, Page 5

THE WEATHER

The weather yesterday was web and unpleasant. Rain commenced to fall early m the morning, and continued steadily nil clay. Late in the afternoon a heavy mist descended, and the weather remained murky all night. At present there is no indication of an improvement, although the barometer is rising slightly. (Fbou Oub Own CoaaESPONDENTS.) CROMWELL, December 13. The district is experiencing the greatest rainfall known for a considerable time. It started to rain yesterday morning, and continued until late in the evening. Showers were again falling on the hills this morning, and ab presnt n steady, milt] fall prevails throughout the whole valley, with every sign of continuing. While haymaking and shearing may he hindered, the rain will be of immense benefit after a generally dry season. MIDDLEMARCH, December 13. A steady rain set in at the Strath Taieri on Tuesday morning, and continued for most of the day, 74 points being registered. Today a light drizzle continues. Thq moisture will he of great benefit to the district, ensuring good cereal and root crops. Shearing, which was in full swing, has, of course, been stopped meanwhile, but that is not serious. Feed is most abundant everywhere, and many fanners would buy up stock if any were available. The best, season this district has known for many years is being experienced. PALMERSTON, December 13. The weather is still v«y unsettled, and a great deal of rain lias fallen during the last week. The sheep farmers are having a bad time with their shearing, it being almost unheard of to got in two days without an interruption on account of the weather. The country is looking splendid, and a better season for crops and grass has not been experienced for years.