Marlborough District Council advises some parts of the Blenheim sewer network are overloaded. Currently affected areas are Dillon Street, Leefield Street, Houldsworth Street, Muller Road and Stuart Street.

Residents should note the following:

• Do not flush toilets unless necessary
• Limit water use
• Be aware there is raw sewerage present
• Stay out of flood water which may be contaminated
• Please practice good hygiene.

For advice go to: Floodwater and Sewerage

Further updates will be provided, primarily through Marlborough District Council’s Facebook page and the Antenno alerting app.

Sign up to Antenno here: https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/apps/antenno

Keep an eye on MetService for watch and warning updates at www.metservice.com/warnings/home

You can track Council’s Floodwatch here: http://hydro.marlborough.govt.nz/floodwatch

NZ Transport Agency are urging drivers to plan for bad weather driving conditions on the region’s roads including considerable surface flooding around the region. Read the latest update at: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-bulletins/wet-and-windy-weather-on-the-way-for-top-of-the-south-drivers

Remember, it is always important to be prepared. For further information on emergency preparedness go to: https://getready.govt.nz/emergency/floods

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