Wairoa issued orange heavy rain warning with potential flooding

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 2:20pm

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MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Wairoa district, with 70 to 110mm of rain expected. A heavy rain watch is also in place for the southern Gisborne region from Tolaga Bay southwards. Authorities have warned of potential flooding and difficult travel conditions.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 20 Mar 2025, 10:37am

   Wairoa under heavy rain warning with 70-100mm expected (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 20 Mar 2025, 12:53pm

   Power cuts as heavy rain warning hits Wairoa (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 20 Mar 2025, 2:20pm

   Heavy rain for southern Gisborne region, Wairoa district (opens in new tab)