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Kaikōura Floods Force Evacuations | Christchurch News

Kaikōura Floods Force Evacuations | Christchurch News

Published 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Kaikōura’s bracing for disaster as torrential rain triggers flash floods, forcing emergency crews to evacuate homes and rescue stranded residents — including a dramatic rope rescue in Hanmer Springs and a water extraction near Mt Lyford. Roads are closed, trains paused, and drinking water is being rationed as infrastructure buckles under pressure. Shelter’s available at the Memorial Hall, pharmacies are now at hospitals, and animal welfare support lines are open — all while officials warn this isn’t over yet.

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