Dunedin, New Zealand, records its wettest day in a century as flooding cuts the city off by road
Associated PressWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand city of Dunedin was cut off by road due to flooding Friday after recording its wettest day in more than a century. Local authorities in the South Island city said more than 80 people who lived in low-lying areas spent the night in emergency shelters after the rain began Thursday. Conditions were unpredictable said local government spokesperson Chris Henderson, who urged residents not to drive unless it was “extremely essential.” A local state of emergency remains in place for the city, which is due to be battered by rain until late Friday. In January 2023, the largest city, Auckland, recorded its wettest month on record after catastrophic floods killed four people and caused nearly 2 billion New Zealand dollars in damage.
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