31 May 2021

Canterbury flooding: Bad time for farmers

From Morning Report, 6:43 am on 31 May 2021

Mid-Canterbury farmers look set to face another harrowing day with floodwaters showing no sign of letting up yet.

Some are describing yesterday's flooding as being more severe than the most extreme forecast had predicted.

Several farmers had to be rescued and stock losses are expected.

RNZ rural reporter Maja Burry reports.