Weather update

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While some may want the rain to go away, it’ll be here all day according to Nelson Tasman Civil Defence.

In an update released earlier today, civil defence says although we’ve faced the worst of it, we’re not through the rain yet.

“While the weather system that bought the heavy rain overnight is moving from the area, there will be further isolated bursts of rain as the day progresses.”

People are advised to clear stormwater grates near their properties due to the potential for more heavy rain.

The Takaka Hill Road is down to one lane in places due to slips and Stafford Road near McKee Domain was closed this morning due to a very large tree falling across both lanes.

Aporo and Robinson Roads are closed until surface flooding recedes and the roads are checked by contractors.