Saudi Embassy in New Zealand Warns Citizens of South Island Floods

2026-07-07T06:53:09.279Z

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Zealand called on citizens and residents to exercise caution following official New Zealand warnings of potential floods in several areas of the South Island due to heavy rainfall.

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Zealand called on citizens and visitors to exercise caution after the New Zealand authorities issued warnings about the possibility of floods in several areas of the South Island due to heavy rain.

The Embassy stressed the importance of following instructions issued by the competent authorities, adhering to safety guidelines, and avoiding areas affected by weather conditions, flood channels, and low-lying areas.

The Embassy explained that it has designated communication channels for emergencies, in addition to the unified number for Saudi affairs abroad, stressing the need to follow updates and official alerts until the weather situation stabilizes.