Via Radio New Zealand: Christchurch Earthquake: Quake death toll expected to rise. Beyond the sad but predictable news that the death toll is now 146, the report includes this:
Water supplies remained cut to 55,000 properties on Sunday and Civil Defence says at least six reservoirs around Christchurch are too damaged to be used.
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says 65% percent of homes are connected to mains water and the city's waste water plant is running at about 35% capacity.
Civil Defence says reservoirs won't be refilled if there is a risk to surrounding properties from leaks.
Lines company Orion aims to get electricity restored to 95% of properties in Christchurch by next weekend.
Chief executive Roger Sutton says, however, that getting power restored to all 10,000 customers within the four avenues is more difficult because of the severely damaged buildings, and some properties may be without electricity for months.
