A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin and for the Clutha District and a rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha is not due to end until 11pm Friday.

Roads have closed due to flood, about 100 residents have had to evacuate, slips have caused chaos, some residents have lost power and some bus routes in Dunedin have been cancelled, while others are operating at a reduced capacity..

A red heavy rain warning originally set to go until 9pm on Friday has been extended to 11pm as the deluge continues.

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