Tropical Cyclone Gita impacting Central New Zealand Tuesday 20 February 12:14AEST +3 NZ time

831 views · Published 20 February 2018 · 6:38 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Force Thirteen · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Cyclone "Gita" is now impacting New Zealand and conditions will continue to be severe for at least another 24hours.
The New Zealand Met Service has several warnings in place and local authorities have activated their plans. Boaties too, are being warned to get off the water. Yet strong winds, heavy rainfall are key concerns. Education facilities have closed for Tuesday including learning centres. Main highway cut. Aviation flights by Air NZ also cancelled. 

Low-lying Christchurch residents have been told to prepare to self-evacuate due to heavy rain.

Christchurch mayor declares State of Emergency ahead of ex-Cyclone Gita's full impact

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