Flooding from Cyclone Gabriel forced New Zealand's national airline to cancel dozens of flights, two weeks after the storm battered the country's biggest cities and disrupted life.
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| Waves on the seawall at Auckland Beach, New Zealand Herald |
Air New Zealand said it was canceling all domestic flights to and from Auckland and several international flights until Tuesday afternoon. The carrier said some international routes would continue to operate, even if flights had to be diverted from Auckland. The carrier also canceled domestic flights to and from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Taupo.
Cyclone Gabriel hit northern New Zealand on Sunday. On Monday, up to 250 mm (10 in) of rain was expected in Auckland. Gabriel's winds had already slowed as the storm slowed. Wind gusts of 130 km/h (80 mph) were expected.
The Met Service forecaster said a "widespread and significant" weather event with heavy rain, strong winds and large waves was expected. "Please take it seriously, we expect bad weather to come," New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told reporters.
“So please make sure you are ready. Make sure you make preparations in case you need to stay for a while or if you need to evacuate.
Earlier, the cyclone passed near remote Norfolk Island, an area of Australia home to about 1,750 people. George Plant, the Norfolk Island controller of emergency management, said a clear announcement was made on Sunday. He said there was some debris on the roads and some power lines were down.
Flooding and high winds closed some roads and left thousands of homes without power as the cyclone swept through New Zealand's Northland region on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Aucklanders experienced the city's wettest day on record, as a single day received as much rain as it did all summer. The fast-rising floodwaters have claimed many lives, caused widespread disruption and rendered hundreds of homes uninhabitable.
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