No Malaysians Affected by Severe New Zealand Storms, Says Foreign Ministry as Worst in a Decade Hits Wellington and Canterbury

No Malaysians Affected by Severe New Zealand Storms, Says Foreign Ministry as Worst in a Decade Hits Wellington and Canterbury

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Foreign Ministry, through the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington, is actively monitoring the aftermath of the severe weather that impacted New Zealand, particularly in the Wellington and Canterbury regions.

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PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Foreign Ministry, through the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington, is actively monitoring the aftermath of the severe weather that impacted New Zealand, particularly in the Wellington and Canterbury regions.

The ministry has confirmed that no Malaysian nationals have been reported injured so far.

“Malaysians in New Zealand are advised to stay alert, follow local authorities' instructions, and take necessary precautions,” the ministry said in an advisory issued on Saturday.

It also mentioned that the High Commission is in regular contact with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of Malaysians in the affected areas.

For consular assistance, Malaysians can reach the High Commission at 10 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, PO Box 9422, Wellington, or by phone at +64-4-3852439 / +64-210440188 (for emergencies) or via email at mwwellington@kln.gov.my.

On May 2, the New Zealand government announced that most severe weather warnings had been lifted.

On May 1, Wellington experienced the strongest winds in over a decade, leading to school closures, office shutdowns, and flight cancellations.

Currently, Christchurch City and Selwyn District remain under states of emergency due to ongoing flooding and road closures.

Wellington International Airport has since reopened, although some flights remain disrupted. — Bernama

Sheep are seen on a flooded farm in New Zealand’s South Island’s Canterbury Region during heavy rainfall on May 1, 2025, as Wellington declared a state of emergency amid severe weather. — AFP pic

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