State of emergency declared in New Zealand’s capital as flooding and landslides strike Wellington
New Zealand's capital Wellington declared a state of emergency Monday after torrential rain triggered severe flooding
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (MNTV) – New Zealand’s capital Wellington declared a state of emergency Monday after torrential rain triggered severe flooding and landslides across the city and surrounding region, with at least one person reported missing and warnings of further dangerous weather ahead.
The national weather agency MetService upgraded its heavy rain warnings for Wellington and the Wairarapa region to red until Tuesday night, cautioning that forecast conditions present a threat to life from dangerous river levels, significant flooding and landslips.
Wellington Civil Defense Emergency Management official Carrie McKenzie urged residents to take the warnings seriously and act without waiting for official evacuation orders.
“We are asking people to take this seriously, follow safety advice, and act early if they are in low-lying or flood-prone areas,” she said, calling on those living in areas that have experienced repeated flooding in recent years to move to safer locations for the next 24 hours.
“Act quickly and not wait for official warnings if they think they need to evacuate,” the authority added.
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