Cyclone isolates thousands in New Zealand

Approximately 6,000 people in New Zealand are almost cut off from the outside world by natural violence by cyclone Gita.

According to the authorities, it will take several days before the road can be used again. Until then, the inhabitants are supplied with small ships.

Elsewhere in New Zealand areas were flooded by strong winds and heavy rain. Meanwhile, the highlight of the storm is over. The state of emergency is still in force in two provinces.