Auckland floods: New Zealand city declares emergency after torrential rain - BBC News

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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New Zealand's largest city has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain prompted widespread flooding and evacuations.

Friday's downpour in Auckland shifted houses, stalled traffic and cut power to homes and businesses.

The city is said to have received 75% of its usual summer rainfall in just 15 hours.

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