Extract

Regional summary for 5-12 April 2021

The regional average rainfall for the past week was 28mm, with many sites exceeding 30mm. Soil moisture at all sites is within the normal range. All rivers are above the mean annual low flow (MALF), except for the Taiaotea Stream. Groundwater levels remain at similar levels to the last report. Low groundwater levels persist in deep aquifers and those aquifers which respond slowly to rainfall, most of which are in Franklin and are important sources for irrigation. ...

April 2021