“All related authorities companies are working flat-out to assist in a unprecedented set of circumstances,” the nation’s new prime minister Chris Hipkins mentioned at a press convention within the early hours of the morning.
He mentioned it was troublesome to find out the extent of the flooding and the way many individuals had been displaced. Three evacuation centres are up and working, with one helping no less than 40 folks.
Hipkins urged folks to remain secure, minimise motion however look out for one another. He might be heading to Auckland very first thing within the morning, Stuff reported.
“I believe clearly that is fairly unprecedented,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the federal government would offer any further help wanted to supervise the emergency response.
“As soon as the solar comes up … we’ll really know somewhat bit extra about what we’re coping with and the true extent of the problem that’s forward of Auckland.
“Your entire public service might be able to deploy assets as soon as we really perceive what’s required.”
British musician Elton John’s live performance within the metropolis, which was anticipated to by attended by about 40,000 folks, was cancelled.
“Given the climate, tonight’s present has been cancelled. Our operations workforce is working to redirect particular occasion buses to assist get folks again dwelling,” Auckland Transport mentioned in an announcement on Twitter.
