Motorists in Gisborne are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
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Police are urging motorists in the Gisborne area to avoid non-essential travel due to heavy rain and surface flooding in the region.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in place from Tolaga Bay to Gisborne and up to 170mm of rain is expected about the wider Gisborne region – ahead of 10am Sunday morning.
A police spokesperson said several roads had been closed and there are multiple reports of surface flooding.
Police are asking drivers who must travel to use extreme care – drive to the conditions – and respect road closures.
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