Overall Green Flood alert for New Zealand in New Zealand from 29 May 2021 01:00 UTC to 31 May 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green alert Flood for New Zealand

in New Zealand

Event summary

Flood New Zealand can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100901
Death:	0
Displaced:	600
Countries:	New Zealand
From - To	29 May - 31 May

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Canterbury Region, New Zealand, May 2021Heavy rainfall from 29 May caused rivers to overflow in parts of Canterbury Region, New Zealand. As of 30 May, evacuation notices were issued for areas close to the swollen Eyre and Ashley Rivers in Waimakariri District. Residents were encouraged to evacuate in the Sheffield, Waddington and Springfield areas in Selwyn District. Residents were told to prepare for evacuations in Ashburton DistrictMon 31 May 2021FloodList provided by Copernicus GLOFAS

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