A tad damp here.....
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:56 amIt sure chucked it down last night here in Kumeu. Very localised cells.
One of the problems is that there has been so much development here. Most of the storm water drains into the Kumeu river, which discharges into the Kaipara Harbour. Unfortunately it is has one of the shallower gradients in the country and to make it worse the Kaipara was at high tide when the worst hit. Not as bad as Westport but the population is a lot more dense.
Luckily we are in an elevated position. A former house we used to own in Taupaki is not so lucky.
What with lockdowns and shitty weather I'll be happy to be heading off to LA tonight!
One of the problems is that there has been so much development here. Most of the storm water drains into the Kumeu river, which discharges into the Kaipara Harbour. Unfortunately it is has one of the shallower gradients in the country and to make it worse the Kaipara was at high tide when the worst hit. Not as bad as Westport but the population is a lot more dense.
Luckily we are in an elevated position. A former house we used to own in Taupaki is not so lucky.
What with lockdowns and shitty weather I'll be happy to be heading off to LA tonight!
