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Mayor Says Nepal Disaster Should Spur Planning over Milford Sound Tsunami Risk

The report says landslides could send tsunamis into visitor and village areas within minutes, with up to 3,500 people at risk.

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Southland's mayor says the tragedy in Nepal should prompt practical preparation for the threat of a tsunami at Piopiotahi /Milford Sound.

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Mayor says Nepal disaster should spur planning over Milford Sound tsunami risk

By RNZ Southland’s mayor says the tragedy in Nepal should prompt practical preparation for the threat of a tsunami at Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. The death...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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Southland mayor warns of Milford Sound tsunami risk

Southland's mayor says recent flooding events in Nepal emphasises the need for preparation, with Piopiotahi/Milford Sound at risk of a tsunami in case of large landslides. Mayor Rob Scott spoke to John Campbell.

·Wellington, New Zealand
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RNZ broke the news in Wellington, New Zealand on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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