Overall Green Flood in New Zealand from 17 Apr 2026 01:00 UTC to 19 Apr 2026 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in New Zealand

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1103842
Death:	0
Displaced:	26
Countries:	New Zealand
From - To	17 Apr - 19 Apr

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New Zealand, Mid-April 2026Local media reported flooding in New Zealand after heavy rain in mid-April 2026.Sun 19 Apr 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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New Zealand minister criticised for ‘outright racist’ remark against I.. 4/22/2026 12:10:00 PM.

A New Zealand minister is getting flak for his “outright racist” remark against Indians even as Wellington and Delhi next week. Shane Jones, deputy leader of the right-wing, populist NZ First Party, said a trade deal with India could trigg

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Ohura Flood Response On-Going With People Needing Assistance Urged To .. 4/22/2026 8:02:00 AM.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 7:48 pm Press Release: Ruapehu District Council Response efforts remain ongoing in Ohura following the devastating flooding in the early hours of Sunday morning that inundated the township with people in need being

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Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington reco.. 4/22/2026 5:27:00 AM.

Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister when a torrent of flood water smashed through....

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington reco.. 4/22/2026 4:49:00 AM.

The body of a man who was swept away after severe flooding tore through his home in New Zealand’s capital has been found, police confirmed on Wednesday, as the city picked up the pieces after widespread damage. Philip Sutton was looking aft

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