GREAT RAIN STORM.
PHE.VOMEXATi DOWNPOUR
(Per Press Association.)
BLENHEIM, Sept
A rainstorm from the south-east set in yesterday evening, and rain poured incessantly throughout the night, and there, is every'appearance of it keeping on. The Taylor river is bank .high. Residents in the vicinity of the flood area are very anxious. It is hoped the banks will stand. . •
Omaka aild Opawa livers are also holding a large body of water.
There are some extensive local overflows in some directions. Fairhall and adjacent districts are inundated. A number of farms are affected. Crops between Blerriieim, Renwick and Riverlands are Hooded.
Picton experienced a deluge, water pouring from every fissure and cavity in the hills adjoining the town. The road to Tuamarina is under water.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17663, 12 September 1919, Page 5
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