4000 water bottles sold as stadium temperatures hit 32.5C during NPC final

During the NPC final at a newly opened covered stadium in Christchurch, temperatures reached 32.5 degrees Celsius, leading to the sale of 4,000 water bottles to attending rugby fans.

The scorching conditions inside the venue prompted large crowds to seek hydration, resulting in significant queues at free water stations during halftime as spectators coped with the heat.