Up to 400mm of rain and 230,000 lightning strikes unleashed on South Island over 24 hours. FMTNews NewZealand
Authorities will have to complete as much repairs as possible before the weather deteriorates again later in the week.
Meteorologists said up to 400mm of rain was dumped on the South Island over 24 hours by a severe weather system that unleashed gale-force winds and 230,000 lightning strikes. With New Zealand entering its peak tourist season, some 970 travellers at Franz Josef were left facing the prospect of taking an expensive helicopter ride to get out or hunkering down until Friday, when the road is expected to be cleared.
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