New Zealand / Regional

Otago: What you need to know

22:31 pm on 3 June 2015

Streets and buildings in parts of Dunedin, particularly in the south, have been flooded after a night and a day of heavy rain.

Other parts of Otago - including Clutha and Mosgiel - have also been affected.

Photo: RNZ / Ian Telfer

Flooding

Check the Dunedin City Council's website and the Otago Regional Council's website for flooding and river level updates. Residents can also visit water.orc.govt.nz, call 0800 426 463 or receive flood alerts via Twitter.

Weather

For the latest severe weather warnings, visit MetService's website.

Power cuts

Roads

For the latest updates on highway closures, visit nzta.govt.nz. For the latest updates on other road closures, visit dunedin.govt.nz/council-online/road conditions.

Buses

Schools

Rest homes and hospitals

A snapshot of MetService's rain radar at about 2.50pm. Photo: MetService