The Otago Regional Council is closely monitoring river levels after heavy rain in all parts of the region. Rainfall in the Manuherikia, Pomahaka, Taieri, Kakanui and Shag catchments has caused the rivers to rise quickly.
Acting flood manager Paul Hannah said the good news is the rain has stopped.
He said at this stage the rivers are not expected to break their banks but the Pomahaka River is causing concern.
Hannah said duck shooters and recreational users should take care.
People are also being advised to be mindful of the conditions, and watch for rising water.
Severe weather in the South Island overnight has already flooded several homes in Dunedin.
The Fire Service has pumped out the basements of several homes in the Macandrew Bay area this morning.
Police said the heavy rain has also caused slips.
Sergeant Lindsey Turner said the slips are just out of Queenstown on State Highway 6, and towards Portobello near Dunedin Harbour.
She said surface flooding on roads has also been an issue.
MetService said another brief burst of heavy rain is predicted for the ranges of northwest Nelson and about Mt Taranaki, as a weakening low crosses central New Zealand. Source
