Wellington, Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management today is evacuating a small number of North Dunedin residents close to the Water of Leith, The NZ Herald News reported.

The Dunedin City Council this afternoon advised that Campus Watch were door-knocking affected homes, between Montgomery Ave and Leith St (Central), to warn residents of possible flooding.

Evacuated residents were advised to stay with friends or family living in higher in areas if possible.

Meanwhile, Emergency Management Otago earlier asked people to remain vigilant of water levels in their area overnight, particularly in areas more susceptible to flooding, as heavy rain continues.

A slow-moving front has been moving southwards down the South Island today and is expected to continue overnight through to late Wednesday morning, when the rain is expected to begin easing.

Source: Oman News Agency