Cyclone Vaianu has made landfall on New Zealand’s North Island, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate.
The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu Peninsula on Sunday, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain and large swells, national weather provider MetService said, describing Vaianu as a “life-threatening” system.
Authorities have placed several regions under emergency declarations and issued red level wind warnings, which are reserved for only the most extreme weather events. #cyclone #cyclonevaianu #newzealand #nz #northisland
