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South Canterbury is a region of extreme rainfall. On reaching the barrier of the Southern Alps, westerly-travelling cyclones rise and drop rain. As the cyclone crosses the region, it runs out of moisture and the level of rainfall decreases.

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John Wilson. 'South Canterbury region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
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