New Zealand: , Vicious Storms, Heavy Flooding hits west Auckland, Taupo
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New Zealand: , Vicious Storms, Heavy Flooding hits west Auckland, Taupo
AAP
February 17, 2012 7:52PM
HEAVY rain is causing widespread flooding in New Zealand's west Auckland district with firefighters being called to dozens of flooded homes or garages.
The fire service received about 30 calls in an hour from 6.40pm (4.40pm AEDT) today, with a total of about 40 calls by 8.30pm (6.30pm AEDT), northern fire communications shift commander Paul Radden told AAP.
The flooding was centred on the west Auckland suburbs of Glen Eden and Titirangi.
Fire trucks had been called in from other areas, with about 14 deployed to help mop up the water at its peak, Mr Radden said.
Two specialist trucks were also draining water from properties.
Meanwhile, a creek had overflowed in Taupo flooding two to three houses in Nukuhau, at the edge of the residential area.
"There is also the possibility one house has become a bit unstable due to the slight subsidence, due to the creek now becoming a river," Mr Radden said.
New Zealand: , Vicious Storms, Heavy Flooding hits west Auckland, Taupo
AAP
February 17, 2012 7:52PM
HEAVY rain is causing widespread flooding in New Zealand's west Auckland district with firefighters being called to dozens of flooded homes or garages.
The fire service received about 30 calls in an hour from 6.40pm (4.40pm AEDT) today, with a total of about 40 calls by 8.30pm (6.30pm AEDT), northern fire communications shift commander Paul Radden told AAP.
The flooding was centred on the west Auckland suburbs of Glen Eden and Titirangi.
Fire trucks had been called in from other areas, with about 14 deployed to help mop up the water at its peak, Mr Radden said.
Two specialist trucks were also draining water from properties.
Meanwhile, a creek had overflowed in Taupo flooding two to three houses in Nukuhau, at the edge of the residential area.
"There is also the possibility one house has become a bit unstable due to the slight subsidence, due to the creek now becoming a river," Mr Radden said.
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