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New Zealand struggling with devastating floods

Buildings surrounded by flood waters
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Buildings surrounded by flood waters
A farm house and buildings are surrounded by flood waters in Canterbury, New Zealand. Several hundred people in New Zealand were evacuated from their homes while others recounted dramatic helicopter rescues as heavy rain caused widespread flooding in the Canterbury region.
Rough weather
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Rough weather
A couple walk on New Brighton pier as heavy rain continues in the city of Christchurch.
​New Zealand's PM inspects the flood damage
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​New Zealand's PM inspects the flood damage
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (L) inspects the flood damage from an army helicopter after heavy rains washed away bridges and cut roads in the Canterbury region.
A flooded road in Christchurch
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A flooded road in Christchurch
Vehicles drive along a flooded road in the Greendale area of Canterbury province, west of the city of Christchurch.
Bridges and roads washed away
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Bridges and roads washed away
Flood damage after heavy rains washed away bridges and cut roads in the Canterbury region.
​Drenched heifers
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​Drenched heifers
Drenched heifers standing in floodwaters near the Canterbury town of Ashburton as authorities declared a state of emergency after the region was pounded by heavy rain.
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