health
February 15, 2026
New Zealand officials warn more flooding could hit north island as man killed after heavy rain
Worst weather forecast to hit late on Sunday, a day after floods caused power outages, road collapses and home evacuations
TL;DR
- New Zealand's weather bureau has warned of further flooding on the North Island.
- Previous floods caused power outages, road collapses, and home evacuations.
- A man died after his vehicle was submerged on a highway.
- A state of emergency is in place for the Waipa and Otorohanga districts.
- Thousands of properties remain without power on the North Island.
- Extreme rainfall intensity is linked to human-caused climate breakdown.
- Six people died in January due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains.
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