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RNZ News
3 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Person dies after reportedly being hit by tree while clearing flood damage south of Nelson
The Waimea River near Brightwater in Nelson in flood yesterday. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says houses in Motueka flooded last night and the main worry now is the Motueka River. Civil Defence will fly over a number of areas at the top of the south this morning to assess the damage and to identify areas in need, focusing on the Motueka Valley. MetService is investigating reports of a tornado after more than dozen homes in Waitara, north of New Plymouth, were damaged when strong winds ripped through shortly after midnight. Fire and Emergency says there were no injuries, but the fierce winds blew out a sunroom, lifted roofs, and downed fences and solar panels. As it happened: Take a look back at RNZ's live blog from Saturday.
RNZ News
3 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Marlborough homes flooded, heavy snow in Otago as wild weather continues
The Waimea River near Brightwater in Nelson in flood yesterday. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says houses in Motueka flooded last night and the main worry now is the Motueka River. Civil Defence will fly over a number of areas at the top of the south this morning to assess the damage and to identify areas in need, focusing on the Motueka Valley. MetService is investigating reports of a tornado after more than dozen homes in Waitara, north of New Plymouth, were damaged when strong winds ripped through shortly after midnight. Fire and Emergency says there were no injuries, but the fierce winds blew out a sunroom, lifted roofs, and downed fences and solar panels. As it happened: Take a look back at RNZ's live blog from Saturday.
RNZ News
9 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Live: Marlborough homes flooded, heavy snow in Otago as wild weather continues
The Waimea River near Brightwater in Nelson in flood yesterday. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says houses in Motueka flooded last night and the main worry now is the Motueka River. Civil Defence will fly over a number of areas at the top of the south this morning to assess the damage and to identify areas in need, focusing on the Motueka Valley. MetService is investigating reports of a tornado after more than dozen homes in Waitara, north of New Plymouth, were damaged when strong winds ripped through shortly after midnight. Fire and Emergency says there were no injuries, but the fierce winds blew out a sunroom, lifted roofs, and downed fences and solar panels. Follow updates with RNZ's live blog.
RNZ News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Weather: Spring Creek, Renwick residents able to return home
Ronga Rd, on the way to French Pass. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee Ronga Road, on the way to French Pass, on Friday. Spring Creek residents evacuated from their homes as a precaution on Friday can return home today, says the Marlborough District Council. It is also safe for Renwick residents to return to their homes. The council said the Spring Creek stopbank held up well during Friday's flooding with no signs of seepage, slumping or overlapping but there is considerable surface flooding in the area. Marlborough Emergency Management, council and response agencies are currently working throughout the province to ascertain damage particularly in the Awatere, Wairau Valley, Northbank and Waihopai areas. Meanwhile, an Air Force Unimog was used to evacuate people from their vehicles in the Para Swamp area at State Highway 1 on Friday night. Flight Lieutenant Mark Brain said about 20 people became stranded when rising water from the Wairau River flooded the road in front and behind them. A Unimog was used as the water was too deep for four wheel drive vehicles and and those affected were taken to Spring Creek and on to the Civil Defence Centre at Stadium 2000. They were taken back to retrieve their vehicles this morning and State Highway One, which was down to one lane under stop/go management, has reopened. Agencies will continue to closely monitor flood prevention infrastructure in the region for any changes after the significant weather event of the past 24 hours. The Wairau River has peaked and is now tracking down. Rai Falls received 281mm of rain with many parts of the district getting more than 200mm of rain in line with initial MetService New Zealand forecasts. There continues to be widespread flooding throughout the region and travel was still not recommended unless absolutely necessary, a council spokesperson said. "If travel is required, please drive with extreme caution and to the road conditions." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Khaleej Times
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah: Man helps extinguish fire with own crane, honoured for heroic act
An Asian resident of Sharjah has been awarded for his heroic act of assisting in extinguishing a vehicle fire. Brigadier Yousef Obaid Al Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, honoured the man after he volunteered to use his private vehicle — a crane — to help extinguish the fire. The fire erupted in a waste transportation company's vehicle in one of the industrial areas of the emirate. As soon as he saw the blaze, he volunteered his own crane to be used with Civil Defence vehicles. His act helped reduce the chances of the fire spreading and facilitated the firefighters' task of controlling the fire in record time with no casualties. Brigadier Al Shamsi praised the resident's courage and quick action, stressing that his efforts reflect a societal awareness that contributes to supporting Civil Defence efforts and reducing losses.
