THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22827, 11 March 1936, Page 10

THE WEATHER

IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITIONS I SURFACE WATER ON OUTRAM LINE Dunedin until late yesterday afternoon enjoyed weather which provided a pleasant contrast with the heavy rain and low temperatures that had been experienced since Saturday. The weather remained fine until 3.30, but a light south-west wind brought heavy clouds, and the sun found its way through for only short intervals. The temperature remained mild, and the maximum recording of 62deg. was lldeg. warmer than that of the previous day. The barometer, however, fell steadily, and light rain again commenced to fall in the afternoon. Early in the evening conditions continued to be unsettled, a fresh south-westerly breeze being accompanied by scattered showers. The sky cleared later, however, and the remainder of the night was dry but cold. The Automobile Association of Otago reported that all roads were clear, and the normal running of the trains was possible except on the Outram line, portions of which were covered with the surface water that had collected on the Taieri Plain. On this line it was impossible to run any of the trains, but it is hoped that traffic will be resumed to-day. reports from the north (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, March-10. There was a continuation of the boisterous south-west weather to-day, the conditions being again cloudy and unsettled. Showers were experienced during the morning. The barometer is slowly rising and now registers 29.70 inches. WELLINGTON, March 10. The weather was dull in the early part of the morning, but gradually cleared and the afternoon was bright and sunny. A gentle southerly breeze prevailed, dying away to a calm during the afternoon. The maximum temperature was 58.8 degrees. CHRISTCHURCH, March 10.

The weather was fine and sunny in Christchurch to-day. A fresh south-west wind was blowing in the morning but this fell away to a calm during the day. The barometer had a falling tendency and registered 29. Sin at 5 p.m. All the flood waters are rapidly subsiding.