Heavy rain has fallen across the Waimakariri District with some good rainfall totals being recorded in Rangiora and Woodend, both receiving around 50mm each.

Sporadic heavier falls are to be expected throughout the rest of the day and we can expect it to start to ease late tonight.

So far there have been no reports of flooding, but our contractors are out and about making sure sumps are clear, and they will be on standby if any flooding issues arise.

While the rest of the day will be bleak, the rest of the week looks a little more inviting.

Any rainfall issues can be reported to us on Snap, Send Solve direct messaged to us on Facebook @WaimakaririDistrictCouncil or you can phone our Customer Service Team on 0800 965 468.