Monsoon-like rainfall lefts parts of the West Auckland suburb in waist-deep water with cars submerged and properties left swamped. One of the suburbs major intersections connecting the suburb to Titirangi and Kelston ground to a halt after a nearby stream over-flowed during the deluge. Auckland Transport warned that those travelling through New Lynn should expect significant delays during this morning's rush hour, especially if travelling near Titirangi and Great North Rd intersection. However, Auckland Transport said not all lanes on the large road would be open in time for the start of the morning rush hour despite floodwaters subsiding. More than 320 properties were flooded in a matter of hours in yesterday's flash flood - 225 in West Auckland - with some inundated by waist-deep water.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2017 17:13 UTC