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Cyclone Gita update: Battered Nelson prepares for the worst
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rain is getting heavier in Nelson, as the first of Cyclone Gita blows into town.
The area is expected to be hammered by up to 200mm of rain, with peaks of between 20 to 30mm an hour.
Nelson City Council spokesman Paul Shattock said residents were taking preparations seriously, as this was the third bout of severe weather in two weeks.
"People are checking on family and friends, which is one of our key messages: make sure family, friends, neighbours are safe, they're prepared.
Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11998044
Nelson in on the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand; my SIL and family live there.
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