Key takeaways:
- Air New Zealand has canceled all domestic flights to and from Auckland through midday Tuesday, as well as many international flights.
- The New Zealand MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the North Island, advising people to stay indoors and secure outdoor items.
- Aucklanders are urged to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their families.
Auckland, New Zealand is bracing for a deluge from Cyclone Gabrielle, two weeks after a record-breaking storm swamped the nation’s largest city and killed four people. In preparation, Air New Zealand has canceled all domestic flights to and from Auckland through midday Tuesday, as well as many international flights. Additionally, more than 36 schools and universities will shut their doors and the InterCity bus network will reduce its services.
The New Zealand MetService has already recorded gale force winds over the North Island on Sunday, with some reaching as high as 140 kph (87 mph). Lisa Murray, head of Weather Communications for the MetService, said “I can’t remember a time when the whole of the North Island was on a wind warning.”
The carrier has also canceled domestic flights to and from the cities of Hamilton, Tauranga and Taupo. The Ministry of Education has not issued a formal order to close schools, but schools across Auckland will close Monday in anticipation of the storm.
The New Zealand MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the North Island, advising people to stay indoors and secure outdoor items. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, with some areas expecting up to 150mm of rain.
Aucklanders are urged to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their families. The MetService will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the storm progresses.
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