State of emergency in Canterbury, New Zealand as large areas flooded
By AFP
01 June 2021 |
11:00 am
Large areas are flooded in the province of Canterbury in New Zealand, after heavy rains in the region. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the province on Sunday.
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