PETALING JAYA: The Foreign Affairs Ministry, via the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington, is closely monitoring the aftermath of severe weather that affected New Zealand, particularly Wellington and the Canterbury region on Thursday (May 1).
In a statement Saturday (May 3), Wisma Putra said that the New Zealand government had announced that most of the severe weather warnings had been lifted.
It added that on Thursday, Wellington had been hit by the strongest winds in more than a decade, resulting in school closures, office shutdowns and flight cancellations.
Wisma Putra added that as of Saturday, both Christchurch City and Selwyn District remain in states of emergency, due to ongoing surface flooding and road closures. Wellington International Airport, however, has since reopened, although some flights have been disrupted.
The Malaysian High Commission in Wellington is in contact with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of Malaysians in the affected areas. No Malaysian nationals have been reported to be injured thus far.
Malaysians in New Zealand are advised to stay alert and informed through local authorities and take the necessary precautions.
For consular assistance, Malaysians in New Zealand can contact the High Commission at 10, Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, PO Box 9422, Wellington or call +64-4-3852439 / +64-210440188 (for emergencies) or email mwwellington@kln.gov.my.
