More rain was on the way for Auckland this week with the MetService extending the timing of the severe weather warnings in place.
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) issued an update on Tuesday morning saying it had received 126 requests for service overnight relating to the storm.
In Auckland north of Orewa, red heavy rain warnings were in place from 4pm Tuesday to 7am Wednesday with 80-120mm of rain expected.
Auckland south of Orewa and Great Barrier Island had an orange rain warning from 6pm Tuesday to 9am Wednesday.
“This rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding,” AEM says.
“Slips and floodwaters are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities.
“From 2pm Tuesday through to 8am Wednesday, a strong wind watch is also in place which may lead to trees toppling.
“We appreciate people want to support those who have been flood affected.
“The best way to do this is to reach out to your local community group to understand what they are hearing is needed from their communities and how best to get it to them.”
Auckland Transport is urging Aucklanders to take extreme care while travelling, and to consider whether the travel is necessary.
People should plan their full return journey while taking note of the weather reports.
Three civil defence centres are open and AEM says it can stand up more if needed.
The centres are at St Leonards Road School, 15 Saint Leonards Road, Kelston; Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precinct, Albany Expressway SH17; and Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park.
Phone Auckland Council on 301 0101, for urgent accommodation assistance phone 0800 22 22 00, and for welfare assistance phone the Ministry of Social Development on 0800 400 100.
For more information, go online to www.aem.org.nzc.
