Story: Floods

Pohangina River in flood

Aerial photo of a flooded river and broken bridge.

The bridge across the Pohangina River, Manawatū, was destroyed by flood water in February 2004. The gas main to Hawke’s Bay crossed the bridge, so the gas flow was disrupted as well as access to the Pohangina Valley. When this photograph was taken, the river had receded from its peak but still contained a high mud content from the sediment washed off the surrounding hills.

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How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney, 'Floods - 21st century floods', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/4893/pohangina-river-in-flood (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Eileen McSaveney, published 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 1 Feb 2024