Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
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Mandatory evacuation in place for parts of Westport
Mayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil Defence
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Tropical Cyclone forming, NZ to be impacted by more rain. Video / WeatherWatch NZ
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Many in the North Island will be spending the public holiday indoors as rain is forecast.
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Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
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Westport residents evacuate as more heavy rain hammers the West Coast town (04/02/2022 16:45pm). Video / George Heard
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'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wet weekend for Wellington as large front moves across NZ
The capital will be under a heavy rain watch for 24 hours.