Wellington Plunges Into Emergency as Record‑Breaking Downpour Ravages Capital
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Wellington Plunges Into Emergency as Record‑Breaking Downpour Ravages Capital

Wellington entered a state of emergency after an unprecedented downpour drenched the North Island, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures. Within a single hour, the capital received 77 mm (about 3 inches) of rain, the heaviest rainfall recorded in that period by city officials. The deluge forced vehicles into submerged streets, uprooted trees, and triggered several […]