Some Residents in New Zealand’s Capital Urged to Evacuate Due to Further Flood Risk

State of emergency declared in New Zealand's capital after rain-triggered flooding

National weather agency upgraded warnings of more heavy rain in Wellington and Wairarapa to red until Tuesday night

Thousands ordered to evacuate homes in Wellington after worst rainfall ever recorded

Mayor of New Zealand’s capital says he’s ‘never known anything like’ intense rainfall overnight

Residents in NZ capital urged to evacuate due to floods

Residents in some parts of Wellington have been evacuated after heavy rain smashed the New Zealand capital overnight, triggering flash flooding and landslides.

New Zealand tells Wellington residents to evacuate as rain threat worsens

Wellington had received 77mm of rain ‌in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record.

Some residents in New Zealand’s capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

WELLINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) – 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. Mayor Andrew ‌Little told state-owned Radio New Zealand that Wellington had received 77 mm (3 inches) of rain in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record. The deluge caused flash flooding, road closures and landsl…

Severe Rainstorm Sparks Flooding Chaos in New Zealand’s Capital

New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, was hit by flash flooding after torrential rain inundated the city center, triggering landslides and forcing evacuations.