New Zealand Weather Chaos: Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Travel Disruptions

Heavy rain and flooding have caused chaos in Nelson, Westport, and Canterbury, with multiple warnings issued for flooded roads and rivers. The Nelson City Council is advising people to avoid traveling to or through the area, while the Buller Emergency Management is warning of surface flooding in Westport. Environment Canterbury has issued an alpine riverbed alert due to heavy rain in the headwaters of the Waimakariri, Rakaia, and Hurunui rivers.