WELLINGTON, Jul 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand’s Wellington has been lifted from a state of emergency, after big waves as high as six metres, hit the capital’s coast yesterday.
An Antarctic blast swept through all New Zealand from Tuesday, with freezing weather an snow warnings for most part of the South Island, and significant swells to Wellington’s southern coast.
Residents along the capital’s coastline have been asked to evacuate from the surging water, as waves reached up to six metres in height. All Cook Strait ferry services between the North and South Islands have been cancelled.
Wellington Mayor, Andy Foster, declared a local state of emergency from Tuesday afternoon, as swells at high tide could present a significant risk to life and property.– NNN-XINHUA
