Latest flood facts issued by Civil Defence

Latest flood facts issued by Civil Defence last night:

* Civil Defence emergency declarations in place for Manawatu-Wanganui region (Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua, Horowhenua, Ruapehu and Wanganui districts); South Taranaki.

* State of emergency for Picton, Marlborough, lifted.

* Key North Island road closures include Manawatu Gorge and parts of State Highways 4, 54 and 56.

* 19 bridges damaged in Manawatu-Wanganui region.

* Estimated evacuations: Manawatu 350; Rangitikei 100 plus more expected; Horowhenua 70 plus more expected; South Taranaki 60-70.

* 20 properties in Hutt Valley and 15 in Picton still uninhabitable.

* Power outages throughout Manawatu-Wanganui region; intermittent landline, cellphone coverage.

* Sewage discharging on to land and into rivers; water supplies and sewerage systems badly affected.

* Hawkes Bay gas line damaged, but supply available to hospitals and domestic users for another 8-9 days.

* Main trunk railway between Auckland and Palmerston North due open Friday afternoon.