Extreme weather: West Coast braces for flooding, state of emergency declared - RNZ

Civil Defence urged Westport residents whose properties had previously flooded to keep a bag packed as they may have to evacuate their homes.

Parts of the South Island are bracing for flooding and slips, with a state of emergency in place on the West Coast and 'red' severe weather warnings for Buller and Westland. Rain started on the West… [+520 chars]

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