CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Flooding is a new concern as Christchurch, New Zealand, struggles to recover from Saturday's powerful earthquake that destroyed at least 500 buildings.
Rain is falling in nearby mountains and foothills. Officials say flood protectors weakened by the 7.1 quake may not be strong enough to hold the rising water. Some 150 people have been evacuated.
In Christchurch, the mayor has extended a state of emergency for another two days, and Army troops have taken control of the city's center. The area remains blocked off, with only building and business owners allowed inside.
The mayor says power is back to 90 percent of Christchurch, and the water supply has resumed for all but 15 to 20 percent of residents.
There were no deaths in the quake.
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: A man walks along a damaged road around the Avon River in Avonside, Christchurch, New Zealand, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the city on Saturday but only two serious injuries were reported.
