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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

New Zealand capital orders people to evacuate waterfront homes as city braces for ‘dangerous’ swells

Authorities in New Zealand are evacuating several areas of the capital city after declaring a state of emergency over a “significant swell” that is expected to batter the coastline this week.

A mandatory evacuation order will take effect at 9am local time on Tuesday for waterfront properties in southern Wellington suburbs like Owhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay, and Breaker Bay.

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