State of emergency declared in Wellington amid severe flooding
Local authorities have declared a state of emergency in Wellington as severe floods hit New Zealand’s capital. Residents have been urged to evacuate as heavy rain and flash flooding continues to move through the region, particulary in low-lying areas.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand told local media it received about 200 calls relating to the weather in the Wellington region since 3am. #flood #weather #Wellington #NewZealand
