A still sodden Northland could be in for more weather chaos with strong winds and heavy rain being forecast for today that could bring further flooding and slips, with an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the region.
Northland was devastated by a storm on July 17-18 that dumped 220mm of rain on the region in a few hours. It led to widespread flooding and slips, with water entering dozens of homes and roads blocked across the region. Two slips still have State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge, in the Far North, still closed with repairs expected to take six weeks or more.
Many people are still mopping up after the storm, with some stores in central Whangārei yet to reopen.
But the MetService is warning heavy rain and strong winds are expected for the region today, with the foul weather due to start last night.
It said the region could expect 70mm to 120mm of rain today, with peak rates of 15mm to 25mm an hour expected during this morning and early afternoon.