NBC News published this video item, entitled “Three dead as New Zealand city faces ‘unprecedented’ flooding” – below is their description.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Auckland, the country’s largest city, experienced its “wettest day on record,” receiving 75% of its usual summer rainfall in just 15 hours.
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Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade.
Population: 1.657 million (2017)
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