Civil Defence officials still don't know the full extent of the damage, from a night of heavy rain and extensive flooding in Auckland
Civil Defence officials still don't know the full extent of the damage, from a night of heavy rain and extensive flooding in Auckland
31 August 2021
Emergency services have received more than 150 calls about flooding, mostly in West Auckland.
One Swanson resident has described seeing cars being swept down the road, children being carried through shoulder-height flood waters, and homes ending up underwater.
Auckland Emergency Management Deputy Controller Rachel Kelleher says response crews will head out to assist, where needed.
She says it's an emerging situation, and officials should know more at first light.
Kelleher says the need to evacuate, overrides any alert level requirements, but people should socially distance where possible.
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