Zo'n 600 toeristen zitten vrijdag vast in Nieuw-Zeeland door een storm. De zware regenval van de voormalige tropische cycloon Fehi zorgde voor overstromingen. Wegen zijn beschadigd, bomen ontworteld en hoogspanningslijnen geknapt.
https://www.nu.nl/228143/(...)n-nieuw-zeeland.html
quote:The South Island has been left with a massive clean-up job after a day of heavy downpours and strong winds lashed the country.
More than 100 people are still trapped in their cars after the remnants of ex-tropical Cyclone Fehi barrelled across New Zealand on Thursday, bringing trees and debris down onto roads.
quote:The West Coast towns of Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Whataroa, and Haast have are all completely cut off by slips.
Both Dunedin and Buller declared a state of emergency as torrential rain caused flooding and slips, closing roads and cutting off power to many residents.
Dunedin's state of emergency has now lifted.
A king tide, accompanied by strong wind and rain, smashed huge waves against Nelson's waterfront causing devastating damage to buildings, roads and homes.
http://www.newshub.co.nz/(...)rm-not-over-yet.html
[ Bericht 30% gewijzigd door #ANONIEM op 02-02-2018 09:34:41 ]