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Three people dead after flooding in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland – BBC News


At least three people have died and one is missing after New Zealand’s largest city experienced its "wettest day on record" on Friday.

Auckland is said to have received 75% of its usual summer rainfall in just 15 hours.

A local state of emergency was declared as authorities managed evacuations and widespread flooding.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins thanked emergency services for their swift response to the disaster.

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