New Zealand cities declare state of emergency after storm 15:26, UK, Saturday 22 July 2017 preview image This video isn't encoded for your device RELOAD YOUR SCREEN OR TRY SELECTING A DIFFERENT VIDEO Floods after severe storm in New Zealand A state of emergency has been declared in parts of New Zealand after a severe storm caused widespread flooding on the South Island. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated, highways cut and the army called in to help deal with rising floodwaters. New Zealand Floods Flooded areas in the Otago region Christchurch, the island's largest city, declared a state of emergency after the Heathcote River burst its banks and flooded southern parts of the city on Saturday morning. States of emergency were also declared in Dunedin, the island's second largest city, and Timaru and Otago, on Saturday. New Zealand Floods Floodwaters have left highways blocked Rivers in affected areas remained at very high levels on Saturday morning, after some areas were hit with more than 7.8 inches of rain in 24 hours. Prime Minister Bill English wrote on Twitter: "My thoughts are with those affected by the weather events in the South Island. Please follow official advice and take care of each other."

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