Storm Disrupts Travel in New Zealand's Capital, Flights and Ferries Cancelled
A powerful storm has pounded New Zealand's capital, leading to widespread cancellations of flights and ferries. The severe weather has effectively cut off the city, causing significant travel disruptions.
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Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights, ferries cancelled
Gale-force winds and rough seas battered New Zealand’s capital of Wellington on Tuesday, forcing ferry and flight cancellations and road closures as authorities urged hundreds of residents along the city’s south coast to evacuate. A light aircraft was briefly blown over by strong winds at Wellington airport after a gust of wind tipped the plane onto its wing and wheel, the airport confirmed by email. “Nobody was injured and it was quickly righted,” it said. The New Zealand Herald said the...
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