‘Ua iai nei le Laumua ‘o Ueligitone ‘i le Poloā’iga mō Fa’alavelave
‘UA ALOĀ’IA NEI LE POLOĀ’IGA MŌ FA’ALAVELAVE (STATE OF EMERGENCY) MO LE LAUMUA ‘O UELIGITONE ‘ONA ‘O TŪLAGA FA’ALETONU ‘O LE TAU
A State of Emergency has been declared across the Wellington region due to severe weather, heavy rain, flooding, and impacts on infrastructure.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
This is a serious and evolving situation. Emergency services now have additional powers to help keep people safe, carry out evacuations if needed, and manage the situation across the region.
CURRENT CONDITIONS:
- Ground is already saturated – high risk of flooding and landslides (slips)
- An *Orange Rain Warning* remains in place – more heavy rain is expected
- Rivers and streams may rise rapidly
IMPORTANT ADVICE:
- If you live in low-lying or flood-prone areas – please move to safer ground for the next 24 hours
- Avoid driving or walking through floodwaters
- Stay updated through official channels
- Prepare an emergency kit if you haven’t already
EVACUATION SUPPORT:
An Emergency Assistance Centre is open at:
Wellington City Mission, Oxford Terrace
Please check on your family, friends, and neighbours—especially those in vulnerable or high-risk areas.
Keep updated on Wellington Region Emergency Management Office, Wellington City Council, Porirua City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council for the latest!
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RNZ is New Zealand’s statutory civil defence lifeline radio broadcaster, providing vital information and updates as they come to hand.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather/592805/live-weather-state-of-emergency-in-wellington-as-more-rain-arrives-after-floods-slips
ATA: SCR (file).