State of emergency declared in Wellington due to severe flooding
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.Wellington received a record 77mm of rain in less than an hour on Monday, leading to widespread disruption including submerged vehicles, uprooted trees, and landslides damaging houses.More than a dozen people have been evacuated, and a 60-year-old man in the Karori suburb has been reported missing.No fatalities have been confirmed so far.Several schools have closed and some flights at Wellington Airport have been cancelled due to the flooding.Local authorities have advised residents to stay indoors as rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 07:02 LONDON
