"It's been a long night" in Clutha - District Mayor

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Channel: RNZ · 2018 · News & Politics

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Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan speaks to RNZ's Otago/Southland reporter Tim Brown. 

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan said the Clutha River was at the highest levels seen in 20 years and it is expected to continue rising for the next couple of hours.

He said they were also concerned about the river levels during high tide this afternoon when further rain is expected.

Mr Cadogan said they did not believe the river would will breach, but were keeping a very watchful eye on the situation.

The Otago Regional Council said the Clutha River was being closely monitored over the next couple of hours.

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