A red heavy rain warning is in place for Westland with up to 800 millimetres of rain expected in the ranges and up to 200 millimetres on the coast.
A close watch is also being kept on the Grey District which is under an orange heavy rain warning.
The flood prone Waiho River on Thursday 18 January 2024 as MetService issued a red level rain alert for Westland that will be in place until 8am Saturday. Photo: Logan Skinner
At least five-hundred sandbags are being made available for Hokitika residents as the heavy rain approaches.
West Coast Civil Defence Group Controller Te Aroha Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook.
