A state of emergency remains in place in Auckland as authorities warn of more heavy rain and significant, disruptive floods.
Further significant flooding is forecast to hit Auckland, with roads likely to be cut and some communities isolated.abc.net.au/news/more-heavy-rain-expected-for-new-zealand-s-flood-ravaged-aucklan/101910300New Zealand officials have asked residents in flood-ravaged Auckland to prepare for the onslaught of another storm as residents start a clean-up after a series of floods and landslips across New Zealand's largest city over the weekend.
"This rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding slips and floodwaters are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities," said Auckland Emergency Management controller Rachel Kelleher.Auckland has already received record levels of rain in the past four days and sodden ground and full rivers mean new rainfall brings increased risks.
Beaches around the city of 1.6 million are off limits due to contaminated water, several main roads remain closed, and all Auckland schools will remain shut until February 7."There has been very significant damage across Auckland," New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Monday.Around 350 people were in need of emergency accommodation, he added.
Ms Kelleher said Auckland domestic airport was now running at full capacity and Auckland International Airport was operating at near capacity and hoped to return to normal operations soon.Watch
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