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New Zealand's capital Wellington experienced its strongest winds in over a decade, reaching 87 km/h on Thursday, prompting school closures, flight cancellations, and a red wind warning. Simultaneously, the South Island declared a state of emergency due to 24 hours of heavy rain, causing flooding and rising river levels, especially in the Selwyn District.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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