See It: New Zealand’s Largest Airport Shut Down By Flooding
View Source | January 27, 2023 3:09 pm
- A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland after torrential rain caused widespread flooding and brought chaos to the city.
- Residents in the worst-affected areas have been asked to evacuate amid a deluge that has blocked motorways, flooded roads and neighborhoods, forced the closure of the city’s airport and a huge disruption to flights, and prompted organizers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John, leaving many concert-goers stranded.
- There is no end in sight yet for the city of 1.5 million, with heavy rain forecast to continue overnight.
Click to read full article
Go back home
Share This Article: