Tag: North Island storms
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Flash floods hit Wairoa as North Island storms pound NZ
Wairoa Braces for Severe Weather Across the North Island Heavy rain and powerful thunderstorms swept across the North Island on Saturday, unleashing flash flooding in Wairoa and prompting multiple severe weather warnings from MetService. While residents watched the skies turn dark and unsettled, emergency services urged caution as waters rose rapidly in streets and low-lying…
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Flash Floods in Wairoa as North Island Storms Batter
Wairoa Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding Wairoa residents woke to rapidly rising water and ominous skies on Saturday as a line of severe thunderstorms swept across the North Island. MetService issued multiple watches and warnings as heavy rain moved in, prompting emergency crews to rush to affected areas. While some people sheltered indoors, others…