A state of emergency has been declared in part of Timaru, where people were evacuated from homes at risk of flooding last night.
The declaration covers the Pleasant Point-Temuka ward, where damage to flood banks on the south side of the Opihi River put homes and lives in danger.
About 15 people at Pleasant Point were evacuated.
Environment Canterbury rivers manager Leigh Griffiths told Morning Report they need to assess the stopbank this morning and make repairs.
