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A state of emergency in Canterbury, NZ, due to 150 km/h winds, fires, and power outages, with 2,000 homes affected and one death reported.
A state of local emergency has been declared in Canterbury, New Zealand, due to extreme weather with winds up to 150 km/h, red wind warnings, and a fire ban in effect until Sunday.
Authorities urge residents to avoid non-essential travel, secure outdoor items, and prepare for power outages and hazardous driving conditions, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists.
The emergency was declared because newly elected mayors have not yet been sworn in, allowing the national minister to activate emergency powers under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act.
Over 2,000 homes lost power in Wairarapa, a man died in Wellington from a falling branch, and wildfires continue to burn in Kaikōura and Hawke’s Bay.
Emergency services are on high alert, with public facilities closing and transport disruptions expected.
Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and follow Civil Defence guidance.
Un estado de emergencia en Canterbury, Nueva Zelanda, debido a vientos de 150 km / h, incendios y cortes de electricidad, con 2.000 hogares afectados y una muerte reportada.