Weather: Northland hammered by overnight flooding and landslides
Hi neighbours, we hope you're all doing OK despite last night's torrential rain.
The rain has caused significant slips and flooding, with some people needing help from emergency services to evacuate their homes, with Fire and Emergency NZ responding to more than 200 weather-related overnight.
The NZTA has advised of a number of state highway closures and Civil Defence Northland has strongly recommended residents avoid unessential travel.
Whangārei residents have been asked to conserve water for drinking and emergency use only due to a burst water main, while treatment plants are struggling to cope with the "intense" rainfall.
If you've been slammed by the weather and would like to share your story and some photos, please email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz or comment blow.
Stay safe out there.
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