Torrential rain leads to widespread flooding in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, bringing emergency services into action and causing chaos at the city's major airport.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleTorrential rain has caused widespread flooding in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, bringing emergency services into action and forcing organisers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John.
"Auckland Airport terminals and roading are currently impacted by widespread flooding," the airport said on Twitter.In a separate tweet, Auckland Airport said runway operations had been reduced after a runway lighting was damaged by a landing aircraft.Auckland Emergency Management said that northern, north-western and western parts of the city were affected by significant flooding, with conditions expected to worsen.
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