On February 14, New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency. This comes amid flooding, landslides and widespread damage caused due to Cyclone Gabrielle. The National State of Emergency will apply to Northland, Auckland, Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawkes Bay, as per the New Zealand Government press release. These six places have already declared a local State of Emergency. This is only the third time in New Zealand's history that a National State of Emergency has been declared, reported ANI. Kieran McAnulty, Minister for Emergency Management said, “This is an unprecedented weather event that is having major impacts across much of the North Island.” Watch the video to know more.
