More people are being evacuated from parts of the East Cape and Hawke's Bay as heavy rain swamps the region. Rivers are at five-year flood levels and there are fears the situation may get worse with the next high tide at 1pm. The worst affected areas are the Hawke's Bay towns of Haumoana, Te Awanga and Waimarama. Residents are being moved out of an area between Maraenui Hill and Motu Bluff, and a number of roads in the region have been closed because of slips. Hastings District Council Civil Defence says around 30 Waimarama residents were evacuated this morning because of flooding around coastal areas. A number of other people have also left Te Awanga and surrounding areas and are biding their time at Haumoana School. Residents in the area near Ocean Beach Road say it is flooded and impassable with the main road to Havelock North soon to be under water as well. The township of Clifton is also isolated. People should call Hastings District Council if they need assistance.
Source: ONE News
Source: ONE News
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