The #Waipawa and #Tukituki Rivers have topped their banks & there is a high probability of the stop bank failing with continued rainfall. The town water supply has failed due to flooding & the community are relying on their emergency supplies.

#Hastings & #Napier: around 16,000 people are without power & it could be days or weeks before power is returned.

The Ngaruroro River overtopped its banks, resulting in the evacuation of Ōmahu.

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