An amber alert has been issued for the Young Valley in the
Mount Aspiring National Park following a severe weather
warning from MetService.
Trampers are being advised not to camp on the valley floor
and to move through the valley as quickly as possible.
Department of Conservation visitor information ranger Simon
Mazzotti said the situation would be reviewed tomorrow.
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