Weather update - 21 March 2022
Rotorua Lakes Council is keeping watch on the current weather warnings and relevant teams are on standby to respond to any weather related issues or emergencies that may occur.
MetService is forecasting wet and windy weather across northern and central Aotearoa New Zealand this week. Several Watches and Warnings are currently in place today (Monday) for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms as an active front moves across the country.
A heavy rain warning is currently in place for the Bay of Plenty west of Ōpōtiki with a forecast expecting between 70 and 100mm of rain overnight. Another period of heavy rain is likely from Tuesday evening through to Wednesday morning.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Take care if you are on the roads as surface flooding and slips are possible, and driving conditions may become hazardous.
Residents are advised to remain up to date with MetService forecasts over the next few days.
So far Council is aware of a small number of weather related calls that Fulton Hogan crews have attended:
- Surface flooding in Ngongotaha on the corner of Beaumont Rd, Ngongotaha Rd, and Domain Rd.
- Surface flooding on corner of Sunset Rd and Old Taupo Rd.
- Fallen tree branch on corner of Amohia St and Pukuatua St.
- Reports of fallen tree on Tarawera Rd, near Hilton Rd. Fulton Hogan attending now.
Additional support crews from Fulton Hogan are on standby for the next couple of nights.
Council’s Sports, Recreation and Environment team have advised that all Council sports fields will be closed for the rest of today (21 March).
To report any weather related issues, contact Council on 07 348 4199 (24/7).