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Hundreds Evacuated as Waves Batter New Zealand Capital
- On Tuesday, Wellington Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency as authorities evacuated hundreds of residents from seaside homes threatened by 11-metre waves battering the capital's southern coast.
- Gale-Force winds reaching up to 128km/h and waves rising to 9 meters along Wellington's southern coast prompted the weather bureau warnings, causing tree damage and road closures throughout the region.
- Ferry services between New Zealand's North and South Islands were suspended, while a Golden Bay Air light aircraft tipped onto its side at Wellington Airport when strong winds struck shortly after landing.
- Little warned, "You must stay away from the southern coastline," cautioning that emergency workers would not assist those remaining behind while police established road cordons to prevent coastal access.
- The Wellington City Council warned, "We are now entering the forecast period for most significant swell impacts," advising residents in evacuation zones to shelter in place as conditions persist.
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Wind gusts of up to 128 kilometers per hour whipped over New Zealand's capital Wellington.
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Meter-high waves roll into the port of Wellington. The mayor calls out the emergency for some places. Some people have to leave their home.
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At Wellington airport, winds of up to 128 kilometers per hour were measured.
In Wellington, New Zealand, hundreds of people were evacuated due to wind gusts and a storm surge
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left7Leaning Right9Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 33%
C 24%
R 43%
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