Wellington, New Zealand is experiencing strong winds and huge waves, causing hundreds of residents to be evacuated.

The capital of New Zealand, Wellington, was hit by strong winds and massive waves on the 9th. The strong winds caused 11-meter waves on the southern coast of Wellington, with waves overflowing onto the coastal roads. The wind speed at Wellington Airport reached up to 128 kilometers per hour, leading to the cancellation of some inbound and outbound flights and the overturning of a small plane. Additionally, ferry services across the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands were suspended, and some roads were closed. The New Zealand government issued a mandatory evacuation order on the 8th, requiring residents along the southern coast of Wellington to evacuate. The southern and eastern regions of Wellington also declared a state of emergency that evening. According to New Zealand authorities, as of the 9th, hundreds of residents have been evacuated.