"Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister in Karori when a torrent of flood water smashed through it early on Monday. Search and rescue teams had been scouring the area but were forced to pause operations when Tuesday brought further torrential rain."
"Wellington was placed under a rare state of emergency on Monday after the city experienced rainfall totals that nearly tripled monthly averages. More than 70mm of rain fell in one hour in parts of southern Wellington, the highest on record for the city."
"Although conditions are improving, hazards are still present, particularly landslides, slips, flooding, debris, and unstable structures. These risks can occur suddenly, even after the rain has eased."
Philip Sutton's body was found after he was swept away by severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand. The flooding caused extensive damage, with over 70mm of rain falling in one hour. Search and rescue operations faced challenges due to ongoing rain. The city was under a rare state of emergency, with residents experiencing significant hazards such as landslides and flooding. Although conditions improved, risks remained, and emergency services continued to monitor the situation.
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