Spring storms cause chaos across New Zealand to end NovemberMetService MetService national weather forecast 27 November 2017Many Kiwis will be glad to see the back of November after the last week of daytime deluges, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. NEVILLE BOWLER/FAIRFAX AUSTRALIA The Age photographer Neville Bowler's Walkley-winning photo of flash flooding in Elizabeth Street, Lembourne, in February 1972. WeatherWatch.co.nz advised motorists and locals to "take extreme care" as the heavy downpours were predicted to cause surface and flash flooding. There were 870 lightning strikes recorded across the country between 11am and 4.45pm, with 370 of those in Auckland, a MetService spokeswoman said. The Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian Government agency responsible for providing weather services, issued a severe weather warning for all of Victoria.

Source: Stuff November 30, 2017 11:16 UTC