Auckland saw the average January rainfall in just one hour on Friday evening, causing officials to declare a state of emergency. 9News
The situation has left thousands stranded and a state of emergency was declared in response to the intense storm., told media that up to, if not more than, 1000 people were stranded at the city's airport, which was closed due to ankle-deep flooding.Flooding at Auckland Airport on Friday night, which has resulted in all flights being cancelled until midday Saturday local time.
It also came after a body was found on Auckland's North Shore. Police have not yet confirmed whether the death was in relation to flooding. "Once the sun comes up ... we'll actually know a little bit more about what we're dealing with and the true extent of the challenge that is ahead of Auckland," the PM said.
"Until now, Auckland's wettest January was in 1986 with 206mm, but already in January 2023 we have had an extraordinary 320mm of rain at Auckland Airport," head of weather communications, Lisa Murray said.
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