Auckland flooding

2.10pm: Just a bit of rain about in the latest radar image... Rain radar at 2.10pm. (Source: MetService).

Minions: The Rise of Gru is currently scheduled to be screened tomorrow. 3.12pm: A truck breakdown on SH1 southbound is blocking the middle lane by the Great South Rd off-ramp. Via the promoted we have reinforced these options to all ticketholders," Auckland Transport interim chief executive Mark Lambert said in a statement. People are urged to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk because the volume of calls has been causing delays in answering them. Use the taxi drop off area or walk if you’re close by." Heavy rain warnings are also in place for Northland from 9am to 5pm today, Auckland from 9am to 10pm today, the Coromandel Peninsula from 9am today to midday tomorrow, Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne from 10am today to 7pm tomorrow and Mount Taranaki from 1pm today to 10am tomorrow. "There may be some delay leaving concert once it has ended. If people have water entering their property but life is not at risk, Alex Norris said they should to do what they can to lift furnishings and possessions without putting themselves at risk. A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty from Whakatane eastwards, and Gisborne north of Ruatoria tomorrow from 3am to 9pm. But please do not call 111 about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. 3.52pm: A strong and humid northeast flow is expected to hit the North Island thanks to a sub-tropical low lying to the northwest of the country. The thunderstorms are moving towards the east-southeast, and is expected to lie from Kaiwaka to Ahuroa to Auckland at 4.37pm, and from Te Arai to Puhoi to Auckland City at 5.07pm.

A state of emergency is declared after torrential rain led to widespread flooding and evacuations in New Zealand's largest city, causing chaos at the city's ...

as soon as possible," Auckland Transport said in a statement. "Given the weather, tonight's show has been cancelled. "Severe weather is currently affecting the Tāmaki Makaurau region, with areas in the north, north-west and west of Auckland affected by significant flooding," it said on Twitter.

New Zealand's largest city has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain prompted widespread flooding and evacuations. The downpour in Auckland on ...

The record for a 24-hour period stands at 16.2cm. "Infrastructure and emergency services alike have been overwhelmed by the impacts of the storm," said Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. The downpour in Auckland on Friday shifted houses, stalled traffic and cut power to homes and businesses.

Auckland Emergency Management says staff are out assessing flooding with reports of people being rescued from their roofs and MetService has issued its ...

There is currently widespread disruption across our public transport and roading network as a result of today's severe rain and flooding. Fire crews are dealing with an estimated 1500 calls for assistance but many relate to flooded property. Motorists are being advised to stay off the roads in the Auckland region if possible and not to drive through flood waters. Emergency services requested that Vector shut down power in some of the worst hit areas and homes and businesses would remain without power until the flooding subsided and it was safe to restore power, it said in a statement. The line of thunderstorms were moving east and were expected to lie from Omaha to Auckland to Bombay at 9.22pm and from Outer Hauraki Gulf to Auckland to Mangatawhiri at 9.52pm, MetService said. MetService has issued a red level heavy rain warning for Auckland about and south of Cape Rodney until 3am on Saturday with up to 120mm of rain forecast in addition to the 150-200mm that had already fallen.

Transport links have been impacted and homes evacuated due to the unseasonable weather - with Elton John fans left disappointed at the timing of the concert ...

"After the gig was called off, hundreds of people queued in the downpours for the shuttle buses and I saw some people chant for Elton in the hope he'd come on - but it was like a literal river there." The agency was urging callers to clear the lines for those in immediate danger. It was raining heavily on the way to the stadium and I kept checking for announcements but nothing came, despite puddles being up to my ankles. Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland has caused major disruption throughout the city - and even led to an Elton John concert being cancelled just minutes before he was due on stage. Thousands were already at the venue when organisers decided to cancel shortly before the rock legend was due to take the stage. Transport links have been impacted and homes evacuated due to the unseasonable weather - with Elton John fans left disappointed at the timing of the concert cancellation.

As torrential rain continues to pelt down, flooding across Auckland has resulted in evacuations across the west of the city.

Auckland Airport flooded. Houses surrounded in the floodwaters in Kaukapakapa. Elton John's concert has been cancelled this evening amid the torrential weather.

The event was captured in the image gallery above. Elton John's show at Mt Smart Stadium was also canned, with thousands of fans forced to evacuate the arena. Auckland has been hit hard by torrential rain, leaving a number of suburbs flooded and a big concert, once again, called off.

The announcement came hours after torrential rain, flash flooding and mass evacuations. It also came after a body was found on Auckland's North Shore. Police ...

Do not put yourself at risk,” Brown said. I've listened to the professionals in the field." * it's not to be taken lightly.

Auckland is under a state of emergency after being battered by torrential rain, with more than 230 millimetres falling yesterday.

Police say there are a large number of motorists stranded in the Warkworth area without food or accommodation. On road closures, police say there are a number of closures around the region and surface flooding is making conditions dangerous in many areas, so people should avoid unnecessary travel. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says up to 1000 people are still stranded at Auckland Airport, and right across the region there are many people just stuck somewhere.

Auckland Emergency Management says staff are out assessing flooding with reports of people being rescued from their roofs and MetService has issued its highest- ...

It expects to update the situation today. - Due to a slips the Brynderwyn Hills, SH1 is closed from SH12 intersection to Waipu. - We advise avoiding direct contact with any remaining water; switch off the electricity supply at the fuse box if it is safe to do so. - Clean up, drain and dry interior areas as quickly as possible. Access is only via SH16 which is open but with surface issues due to scouring of the road surface. The Tapu-Coroglen and 309 roads are also closed. Multiple crews working to clear but the road is not expected to open today. - People using medical equipment that relies on electricity should let their retailer know if they are without power. - A bridge on Mill Flat Rd in Coatesville has been washed away. - Due to slips and flooding, SH1 is closed between Woodcocks Road in Warkworth and Grand Drive in Orewa. Likely to be closed for remainder of today. Air NZ has warned its operations could take days to fully recover.

Stuff readers sent in their videos of the weather chaos from around Auckland. A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland after torrential rain battered ...

- When water has receded, do what’s necessary to make your home safe and sanitary. *

A person died and a state of emergency was declared in Auckland overnight as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and evacuations.

A car trapped in flooding on Auckland's northern motorway as rising water brought traffic going in both directions to a standstill. Photo: supplied.

Photos from the airport last night showed the terminal full of water after Auckland was pummelled with torrential rain.

This will continue to be reviewed as the weather event continues." Over 2000 travellers were stuck at the airport until the early hours of the morning, with flood waters having cut off roads in and around the airport area. The airport said there would be no flights arriving or departing until at least noon as checks for flood damage were completed.

Auckland Emergency Management's Civil Defence Centre on the North Shore has moved to Massey University's Albany Campus.

“Emergency responders are working as hard as they can to respond to this situation. “If it is safe to stay home, please do so. The declaration was signed immediately following formal advice from the Duty Controller of Auckland Emergency Management that it was required. Do not put yourself at risk,” said Mayor Brown. Thank you for your understanding," said the concert promoter Frontier Touring, on The region has experienced widespread damage from flooding and torrential rain, with reports of slips and inundation. "Auckland, due to unsafe weather conditions, tonight's Elton John concert for Friday 27 January will not be proceeding. Those who are displaced or need assistance can access the centre via the main entrance at Gate 1. Do not put yourself at risk,” he says. Leonards Road, Kelston. As the situation continues to evolve, Auckland Emergency Management advises that people keep up to date with the latest travel advice by following Auckland Transport on Twitter Auckland Emergency Management has opened two further Civil Defence Centres to assist those that have been displaced or need assistance following the recent severe weather – one on the North Shore and one in the South.

Legendary rock singer Elton John says he's frustrated and disappointment last night's concert at Mt Smart Stadium had to be called off.

[Auckland Transport's plans to help them get to and from Elton John's concerts in the supercity this weekend as a fiasco](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/483224/at-concert-travel-muck-up-it-s-embarrassing-richard-hills-says). "Ultimately, we had to follow the local emergency services' decision to cancel. [Listen to concertgoers who were disappointed to walk in the rain talking to RNZ's Checkpoint duration 3:22](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875405/elton-john-concertgoers-disappointed-to-walk-in-rain) [Listen to concertgoers who were disappointed to walk in the rain talking to RNZ's Checkpoint](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875405/elton-john-concertgoers-disappointed-to-walk-in-rain)