• North Island Farmers: Surviving amidst Storms

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  Mar 21

  In the past days, Northland has experienced a lot of damages because of the heavy rains and flood. And because of this, North Island farmers were able to somehow recover after a second severe storm experience within a single month this year.

  Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson David Rose states that, “Parts of the North Island, including Northland and the East Coast have received between 200 and 300 mls of rain in little more than 48 hours, in this latest severe weather event”

  Despite the weather conditions in the past days including those that happened as well in the opening of the year, farmers in Northland seem to have enough preventive measures taken to avoid damages on their crops and stock. Rose added, “Luckily, Northland farmers in particular are accustomed to large rainfalls at this time of year and reports so far indicate they were prepared in advance, having moved stock and stored additional food for them.”

  He also mentioned about other farmers in some regions being able to cope up with the weather condition in the country at present. “The East Coast, from Gisborne to Hawke’s Bay, has received about two months’ worth of rain in about 24 hours. There seems to be some localized flooding and slips, but farmers seem to have weathered the deluge well thanks to timely warnings.”

  “Very strong winds yesterday have caused havoc in Taranaki for the second time within a month. Our provincial president is still assessing the situation around the region, but unlike the storm earlier this month which hit the farming area of central Taranaki, the coastal and northern areas of the region have been hit harder this time.

  Mr. David Rose, being more hopeful with the outcomes of the weather this coming days concluded, “We are now just watching to see what effect tonight’s rain, forecast for the upper North Island, will have on already sodden land. Hopefully, this will pass through quickly, with less effect than forecast.” Related Stories:
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