Police are strongly advising motorists in the Nelson-Tasman region in New Zealand to stay home and avoid travel unless they have to. 9News
At 6.15am, police put out an advisory for people to avoid unnecessary travel in the Nelson-Tasman region.The region has been the hardest hit these past few days with massive flooding and evacuations.
There have also been reports of more road closures overnight, including on State Highway 60 in Golden Bay, from Onekaka Iron Works road to Haldane Road, due to multiple slips.A state of emergency has been declared for the Nelson and Marlborough regions. Nelson mayor Rachel Reese said the emergency team working on the response has been overwhelmed by the offers of help by the public, and the fund offers a straightforward way to channel that support.
With a long recovery period predicted, all contributions from the local community and those outside of the region would be greatly appreciated."We've seen the obvious damage caused by flooding and landslips so far – however, once the debris is cleared, a number of people will need ongoing support to bring their lives back to normal."" that landed on our shores on Tuesday, according to Niwa meteorologist Tristan Meyers.
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