by David Benton
New Zealand was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, Feb 12th , and caused damage to large parts of the North Island.
Damage to the East coast , and northern Hawkes Bay , was particularly severe.
Below is a video by Geoff Mackley, of damage to one bridge that is still accessible . Large parts of the railway have not even been viewed yet . It is unlikely this railway line will reopen in the near future.
He has a lot more videos of the damage, and planty of cabrides of other lines.
Personally , I had 1/2 a metre of water through my business workshop , and a metre high wall of water rip out 1/2 my small farms fencing . Benn a bit busy lately.
Thankfully , the death toll is quite low so far , they are still searching , and it is expected to rise.
Damage to the East coast , and northern Hawkes Bay , was particularly severe.
Below is a video by Geoff Mackley, of damage to one bridge that is still accessible . Large parts of the railway have not even been viewed yet . It is unlikely this railway line will reopen in the near future.
He has a lot more videos of the damage, and planty of cabrides of other lines.
Personally , I had 1/2 a metre of water through my business workshop , and a metre high wall of water rip out 1/2 my small farms fencing . Benn a bit busy lately.
Thankfully , the death toll is quite low so far , they are still searching , and it is expected to rise.
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