National state of emergency declared as Cyclone Gabrielle causes widespread destruction across New Zealand’s North Island

National state of emergency declared as Cyclone Gabrielle causes widespread destruction across New Zealand’s North Island

New Zealand’s North Island has been severely impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle over the past couple of days, with floods, landslides, and ocean swells leaving many people stranded on rooftops. The storm, which caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, also closed numerous roads, canceled hundreds of flights, and left about 225 000 people without power. At least 4 people have been killed.