Auckland 'ready' for another round of rainstorms


An aerial view showing where a landslide occurred due to flooding last month in Auckland. - Reuters

WELLINGTON (Xinhua): Residents of New Zealand's largest city Auckland have been told to get prepared for another round of significant rains this weekend after the city was severely battered by extreme rainstorms less than two weeks ago.

The Auckland Emergency Management is working closely with the weather forecast agency MetService, the Mayor's Office, Auckland Council, and partner agencies to ensure the region is as prepared as possible for any potential impacts caused by Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle.

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