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Powerful Winds Cause Numerous Homes Without Power in the Island Nation
Severe gales hitting speeds of as high as 155km/h (96mph) have caused nearly 90,000 properties lacking electricity and compelled officials to halt over 100 aircraft departures, as reported by local media.
These gusts are impacting the whole South Island and southern parts of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
Officials in New Zealand have released rare severe gust advisories - the highest alert level - in key areas including Wellington and Canterbury.
Locals have been advised to stay indoors, refrain from journeys, and get ready for further electricity and network failures.
Extensive Impact and Emergency Response
This outage is primarily influencing residences mostly in the South Island, though authorities report that energy was being restored progressively.
Local media have reported that in some places homes have lost their roofs, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the gusts.
Across Wellington, a man was killed after being impacted by a tree branch at a well-known hiking path on earlier this week.
Also in the capital, a female was pushed toward moving cars on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Air travel entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled as a result of the gusts, while various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Meanwhile authorities in Canterbury have issued a state of emergency, to assist emergency management operations.
Strike Action Amid Extreme Weather
The wild winds on today occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been described as a "major walkout", demanding better pay and working conditions.
But the extreme weather has compelled them to change certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings moved indoors or called off.
Comparable winds are impacting Australia, bringing a period of extreme heat to the nation's interior regions.
Authorities have declared fire bans for apprehension regarding wildfires.
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