# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXWVTMziC1y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64269207-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/26169f0a36.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:47:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

"If you are in the Wellington region, be prepared".
 
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
 
The city received a record 77mm (3in) of rain in less than an hour on Monday, according to the mayor. 
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio read more about the floods and the advice for local residents. 
 
#Wellington #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 473,362
- **Likes:** 17,986
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 445

## Tags

bbcnews, wellington

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