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Torrential rain causes disastrous flooding in New Zealand

Major flooding due to torrential downpour has lead to disruption in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, with officials declaring a state of emergency. The flash floods have caused hazardous driving conditions, flooded residential areas forcing evacuations and the city's airport to close, with all flights cancelled

Flooding at the Auckland airport led to flights cancellations at several terminals at the city's airport, which is the largest in New Zealand. Runways and terminals were filled with ankle-deep water.
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Flooding at the Auckland airport led to flights cancellations at several terminals at the city's airport, which is the largest in New Zealand. Runways and terminals were filled with ankle-deep water.
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The flash floods have caused hazardous driving conditions, cars are stuck in the water. It has caused major disruptions to traffic. Rain that wreaked havoc caused misery to commuters onboard on an Auckland bus after floodwater inundated the vehicle.Transport authorities closed parts of State Highway 1, the main highway that runs through the city.
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The flash floods have caused hazardous driving conditions, cars are stuck in the water. It has caused major disruptions to traffic. Rain that wreaked havoc caused misery to commuters onboard on an Auckland bus after floodwater inundated the vehicle.Transport authorities closed parts of State Highway 1, the main highway that runs through the city.
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Three people have died and at least one person is missing as a result of torrential rain that has caused major flooding, according to media reports. Search and rescue teams reported that they responded to more than 400 emergency calls made about the weather.
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Three people have died and at least one person is missing as a result of torrential rain that has caused major flooding, according to media reports. Search and rescue teams reported that they responded to more than 400 emergency calls made about the weather.
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Amid the chaos, a concert to be given by British star Elton John at the city's Mount Smart Stadium was called off shortly before it was to begin. Organizers said the cancellation was caused by the unsafe weather conditions.
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Amid the chaos, a concert to be given by British star Elton John at the city's Mount Smart Stadium was called off shortly before it was to begin. Organizers said the cancellation was caused by the unsafe weather conditions.
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Flash floods washed through the streets of Auckland on January 27 when the city received a summer's worth of rain in a single deluge, resulting in flooding into residential homes and forcing some evacuations.
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Flash floods washed through the streets of Auckland on January 27 when the city received a summer's worth of rain in a single deluge, resulting in flooding into residential homes and forcing some evacuations.
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The torrential rains come during what is typically a dry stretch of the year on much of New Zealand’s North Island, home to its most populous and developed areas. The whole of the north island has flooded.
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The torrential rains come during what is typically a dry stretch of the year on much of New Zealand’s North Island, home to its most populous and developed areas. The whole of the north island has flooded.
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The country’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research said it was the wettest single day on record for multiple locations in Auckland.
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The country’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research said it was the wettest single day on record for multiple locations in Auckland.
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Departmental stores have been flooded with water causing damage to goods.
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Departmental stores have been flooded with water causing damage to goods.
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