New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure
Wellington, New Zealand, experienced significant flooding due to a wastewater failure after a storm. The overflow affected five properties in the suburb of Island Bay, leading to the presence of faeces and sanitary products. Wellington Water is working to clean and disinfect the affected homes while advising residents to avoid certain coastal areas due to untreated wastewater.
- ▪Homes in Wellington were flooded with faeces and sanitary products after a storm blocked wastewater pipes.
- ▪Five properties in Island Bay were affected by the overflow, prompting cleanup efforts by Wellington Water.
- ▪The storm caused over 5,000 lightning strikes and dropped 25.7mm of rain in just two hours.
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