DOWNPOUR: Cameron Grace and Cleveland Green make the most of Porirua’s flash flooding at Elsdon Park
Emergency services helped rescue about half a dozen people from their cars this afternoon after heavy rainfall created surface flooding in Porirua.
The downpour, which lasted for about two hours, began shortly after midday and caused blocked stormwater drainpipes to flood.
Porirua Fire Station officer in charge, Dean Wade, told Stuff.co.nz the flooding was particularly bad in the low-lying areas of Porirua and caused many people to be stranded in their cars.
Wade said about eight fire trucks were called out to help people.
“None were life-threatening and in some cases they would have been fine if they had just sat it out until the water subsided so they could drive in the middle of the road.”
Wade said one crew had reported seeing at least one car floating in a flooded section of road.
“It’s caused a bit of excitement but people have got together and helped each other out.”
“I’d encourage people to clear their drains.”
– Stuff – BELINDA MCCAMMON
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