Wild Storm Disrupts New Zealand, Thousands Without Power
A severe storm with heavy rain and strong winds has caused widespread disruptions in New Zealand, leading to flight cancellations, train and ferry interruptions, and power outages for thousands.
16 Feb, 03:48 — 16 Feb, 10:22
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Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods
The IndependentFlights cancelled and 30,000 without power as freak storm brings 193kmph winds to New Zealand
SCMP‘Absolutely terrifying’ New Zealand storm leaves 30,000 homes without power
RapplerWild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
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Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods
Low pressure system funnels rain over already saturated areas, compounding risk of further flooding A deep area of low pressure to the south-east of New Zealand’s North Island swept into the region on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and dangerous coastal swells that lashed exposed shorelines. The storm triggered power outages, forced evacuations and damaged infrastructure, with further impacts likely on Monday as the system lingers for a time, before tracking southwards later. Its arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday, with Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty bearing the brunt of the deluge. The Tararua district and Wairarapa have also been experiencing heavy rain and strong winds from the storm, with 24-hour rainfall totals reaching more than 100mm locally, and wind speeds of about 80mph (130km/h) along coastal parts. Continue reading...
By Ishani Mistry for Met Desk
Read at source →Flights cancelled and 30,000 without power as freak storm brings 193kmph winds to New Zealand
‘Extremely unusual’ wind gust of 193kmph recorded in Wellington overnight
By Maroosha Muzaffar
Read at source →‘Absolutely terrifying’ New Zealand storm leaves 30,000 homes without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, while snapping power links to tens of thousands. Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in Wellington, the capital, although cancellations were still widespread after authorities said most morning flights were disrupted. Air New Zealand said it hoped to resume services when conditions ease...
By Reuters
Read at source →Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
SYDNEY, Australia – Heavy rain and wild winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, and forced road closures across parts of
By Reuters
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