Wellington Declares Flood Emergency

The city experienced its heaviest rainfall on record overnight, leaving vehicles submerged and homes severely damaged.

Mayor Tory Whanau stated he has 'never known anything like it,' as authorities continue to search for a missing man in the suburb of Karori.

The extreme weather event is attributed to an unfortunate combination of atmospheric factors, exacerbated by a warming climate.

Recovery efforts are expected to take weeks as crews work to clear debris and restore essential infrastructure.