Gale-force winds, 9-meter waves force evacuations in New Zealand's capital
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Gale-force winds and 9-meter waves hit Wellington, New Zealand, causing ferry and flight cancellations along with road closures. Authorities urged evacuation for residents along the city's south coast due to hazardous conditions.
Gale-force winds and rough seas battered New Zealand's capital of Wellington on Tuesday, forcing ferry and flight cancellations and road closures as authorities urged βhundreds of residents along the city's south coast to evacuate.