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In Queenstown torrential rain causing landslips and flooding has forced some people to evacuate their properties.
That includes four properties on Reavers Lane where residents were advised to leave because of landslips and significant flooding behind their homes.
While in the suburb of Fernhill two people left because of flooding at the back of their house.
Fire and Emergency say they rescued one person whose vehicle was stuck in debris after trying to drive over a slip on the Glenorchy-Queenstown road.
Severe downpours have also caused the Glenorchy lagoon to exceed its levels and is impacting low lying areas.
An emergency hub was opened at the Queenstown memorial hall.
Crux managing editor Peter Newport spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.