Waves lash Wellington as hundreds evacuate the coast
TL;DR
Hundreds of residents were evacuated as strong waves battered Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, with authorities closing roads and warning people to stay away from the coastline as a coastal storm pounded the region.
- Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital Yahoo
- Live: Another danger period is coming and it’s not safe to go back to the south coast, says Wellington mayor Stuff
- Live: Wellington braces ahead of forecast huge swells RNZ
- Mandatory emergency evacuation order issued for Wellington waterfront homes as ‘significant swell event’ looms NZ Herald
- Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled South China Morning Post
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