North Island wakes to devastation, as flood waters continue to rise, hundreds rescued from rooftops and more than 10,000 people displaced
New Zealand was attempting to come to grips with the extent of destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle, as the severe weather system moves away from the country, leaving behind high flood waters, widespread damage, more than 10,000 displaced and at least four dead, including one child.
The child’s body was found on Wednesday afternoon in Eskdale, Hawkes Bay. They are believed to have been caught in rising water yesterday, police said.
Continue reading…North Island wakes to devastation, as flood waters continue to rise, hundreds rescued from rooftops and more than 10,000 people displaced New Zealand was attempting to come to grips with the extent of destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle, as the severe weather system moves away from the country, leaving behind high flood waters, widespread damage, more than 10,000 displaced and at least four dead, including one child.The child’s body was found on Wednesday afternoon in Eskdale, Hawkes Bay. They are believed to have been caught in rising water yesterday, police said. Continue reading…