Kapiti flooding: Emergency Management Centre fully activated
Kapiti flooding: Emergency Management Centre fully
activated
Rivers are running high and the Wharemaukau Stream in Raumati is close to bursting its banks. Some evacuations are now being considered
We are preparing to activate welfare centres, as required
Residents are advised to stay away from Rivers and footbridges
State Highway 1 is closed south of Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu due to surface flooding. This is expected to be the case for some
Paekākāriki Hill road is also closed due to debris on the road
Valley Road, Emerald Glen Road and Waterfall Road in Raumati/Paraparaumu have been closed because of debris on the roads.
Trains have stopped running
People are advised to postpone any unnecessary travel
Council teams are offering sandbags to affected households.
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