New Zealand braces for severe weather as storm threatens flooding
The northern regions of both the South Island and North Island of the country could be severely affected by the wild weather, the country's weather bureau said in its latest update.
New Zealand's MetService said the wind would pick up from Friday afternoon, with gusts of up to 120 kph (75 mph) forecast for some regions. There could be severe thunderstorms later on Friday, MetService's Heather Keats said.
A state of local emergency has been declared for the Nelson Tasman region for the second time in as many months with officials warning that rivers could rise quickly because the ground remains wet following floods at the end of last month.
Motorists have been urged to stay off the roads, while the authorities have asked residents in the Nelson Tasman region to evacuate their homes if they feel unsafe.
"In these conditions, it's just not worth the risk," the Tasman District Council said in a post on social media.
"We have a number of roads already closed ... and we're expecting more closures to happen in the coming hours due to tree falls from heavy winds and significant surface flooding."
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