Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk
WELLINGTON, April 20 - Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced flash flooding overnight.
Wellington Declares Flood Emergency
- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as torrential rain causes flash flooding LBC —
- Heavy rain causes flooding and landslips in New Zealand Reuters —
- Heavy rain causes flooding, landslips in New Zealand's capital Reuters —
- Thousands ordered to evacuate homes in Wellington after worst rainfall ever recorded The Independent —
- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit BBC News —