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Thousands of New Zealand residents evacuated due to floods caused by the effects of tropical cyclone “Debbie”, which hit Australia in late March. About it reports Reuters.
“The threat is still real. Under any circumstances, yet there can be no question of returning,” said Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett.
Impact of elements occurred on the Northern island of the country. Many roads are blocked by landslides. Meteorologists said that natural disasters of this scale happen once in 500 years. Data on victims did not arrive, however rescuers looking for a man who was taken by the water released from the banks of the river.
In Australia, “Debbie” has claimed the lives of six people at the end of March, however, the effects of the storm are still being felt today.