Southland, Clutha Storm Recovery: Ongoing Power, Water, and Fuel Shortages

A local emergency is still in effect in Southland and Clutha after severe winds reaching 150 km/h caused extensive damage, including downed powerlines, uprooted trees, and cancelled flights. Meanwhile, Kaikōura is also under a local emergency due to the risk of re-ignition of fires that destroyed five homes, with nearly 900 properties in other regions still without power.

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