Tropical Cyclone Tam Slams New Zealand's North Island After Leaving Tropical Status
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Bracing against the wind's relentless roar, folks traverse the streets of Auckland, New Zealand, on April 17, 2025. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has wreaked havoc across New Zealand's Northland and Auckland, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. (Photo: Xinhua)
Locals experience the fierceness of Tam's remnants firsthand at the seaside. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has left thousands without power and caused widespread damage as it treks southward. (Photo: Xinhua)
Photographers are among the brave souls documenting the storm's wrath on these streets. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has left its mark on Auckland, with heavy rain, severe easterly gales, and localized thunderstorms causing infrastructure disruptions.
Over 284 storm-related calls to Auckland Council, predominantly concerning tree damage, have been reported. These gales have also caused sporadic electricity outages across Auckland. Travel advisories remain in place due to lingering risks. In fact, on the previous day, gusts up to 130 km/h caused lane closures on Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Over 25,000 Northland properties have lost power, with parts of Auckland still affected by outages. Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) has attended over 120 calls for storm-related damage in Auckland and Northland, including incidents like a yacht sinking off Northland.
Amidst the chaos, residents are urged to exercise caution and report hazards promptly. Auckland Emergency Management continues to urge vigilance, praising the public for following advisories and sharing travel plans. Agencies remain on high alert for any further thunderstorms or localized flooding, particularly in Northland and eastern Auckland. Inter-agency communication is maintained to address emerging issues.
The public is advised to keep up with forecasts, avoid non-essential travel, and avoid waterside areas, especially during storms. Let us hope for better days ahead for Auckland and New Zealand as they weather this storm together.
- The remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, which struck Auckland on April 17, 2025, have left an indelible mark on the city, causing heavy rain, severe easterly gales, and localized thunderstorms that have disrupted infrastructure and led to power outages.
- In response to the storm's aftermath, Auckland Emergency Management has urged residents to exercise caution and report hazards promptly, with over 284 storm-related calls concerning tree damage and power outages reported to Auckland Council.
- Looking forward, residents in Auckland and New Zealand are advised to keep up with weather forecasts, avoid non-essential travel, and avoid waterside areas, particularly during storms, as agencies remain on high alert for any further thunderstorms or localized flooding, especially in Northland and eastern Auckland.
