Both the Dunedin City and the Clutha District councils are asking people not to go out unnecessarily, as states of emergency remain in place.
Clearing slips and reopening roads will be a key focus as the cleanup starts today after two days of deluge with a yellow rain warning still in effect until 9am this morning.
The army is supporting cordons around flooded parts of South Dunedin. The city's mayor Jules Radich spoke to Susie about how the region is doing.