New Zealand – Over 300 Homes Damaged as More Flooding Hits North Island
A further wave of torrential rain drenched areas around Auckland, Northland and Waikato Peninsula over the weekend 10 to 12 March 2017. The heavy rain was brought by a storm…
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New Zealand – Roads Closed, Campers Evacuated After Floods in Auckland and Coromandel
A storm and heavy rain overnight from 07 to 08 March caused flooding and power cuts across Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand on 08 March 2017. Golden…
Japan’s Latest Tsunami Reaction Shows Lessons Learned From Previous Disasters
Parts of Japan were on tsunami alert today following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the east coast of the country. This was the first real test for Japan since the…
Be Prepared, Always: The Tsunami Message From New Zealand’s Latest Earthquake
The tsunami warnings from the latest New Zealand earthquake show how important it is for people to be prepared for such an event. The early messages from New Zealand’s Ministry…
New Zealand – Earthquake Followed by Landslides and Severe Weather Warnings
The earthquake in Kaikoura, New Zealand, along with numerous aftershocks, have caused rock- and landslides, one of which has blocked a stretch of the Clarence River to the north of…
How to Prepare for a Tsunami
The recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning in northern New Zealand reminds us that tsunamis are unpredictable and can strike any time. If you live in a tsunami…
New Zealand – Floods in Coromandel After 124mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain fell in parts of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, over the weekend, causing floods and landslides in several areas including Colville. New Zealand’s Met Service had issued warnings of…
New Zealand – Hundreds Evacuated After Flooding Hits West Coast – 350mm of Rain in 24 Hours
A day of wild weather caused several rivers to overflow in parts of New Zealand’s South Island. Some areas saw over 350 mm of rain in 24 hours. Strong winds…
New Zealand – 50cm of Rain in 2 Days Causes Floods in Nelson and Tasman
Local civil defence and emergency authorities in New Zealand reported earlier today that torrential rain had caused localised flooding in parts of Nelson city and Tasman district. In some areas,…
New Zealand – Wake of Cyclone Victor Causes Flooding in Auckland
The North Island of New Zealand has seen heavy rain and thunderstorms over the last 2 days as former tropical cyclone Victor sweeps past the country. Yesterday, almost 50 mm…
New Zealand – Severe Flooding in Gisborne Region after 100 mm of Rain
Parts of north-eastern New Zealand are experiencing severe flooding after one month of rain fell in one day. During the last 24 hours, 97.2 mm of rain was recorded at…
New Zealand Insurance Industry Counts the Cost of Recent Floods
The Insurance Council of New Zealand reported today that the June storm that caused extensive flooding in Dunedin and the Otago region will cost insurers over NZ$28 million ($18 million…
New Zealand North Island – 100s Evacuated as Wanganui Sees Worst Ever Floods
More than 400 people were evacuated from their homes after major floods hit areas of lower North Island, New Zealand between 20 and 21 June 2015. The floods were caused…
128 mm of rain in 24 Hours – Floods in Wellington New Zealand Leave 1 Man Dead
Storms, torrential rain and floods struck in across the Wellington area of New Zealand on 14 May 2015. More heavy rain has been forecast for Friday. Over 25 homes have…
New Zealand Insurance Industry Calls for Better Risk Reduction
New Zealand has been battered by a series of earthquakes, storms and cyclones over the last 2 years. The years 2013 and 2014 were among the most expensive years for…
Flooding from ex-Cyclone Ita Closes Highways in New Zealand
As predicted in an earlier report, the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ita reached New Zealand late last week bringing flooding and landslides in its wake. Fortunately, as with its duration…
