Heavy rain, thunderstorms lead to flooding in the northMetService MetService National Forecast for Thursday 29th SeptemberAuckland fire crews are dealing with at least 15 flood related callouts, a Fire Service spokeswoman said. The rescue occurred as heavy rain caused flooding around the northern half of the North Island. "These thunderstorms are slow-moving and are producing localised heavy rain," MetService said. READ MORE:* More heavy rain possible for some in the east, unsettled for many* More rain forecast for soaked CoromandelBetween 15 and 25 millimetres of rain is expected to fall per hour. "Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain," MetService said.

Source: Stuff September 28, 2016 03:44 UTC