No Malaysians were reported to have been affected by the severe weather that affected New Zealand, particularly in the Wellington and Canterbury regions, the foreign ministry said today.
Wisma Putra said it is monitoring the situation and urged Malaysians in the affected areas to remain alert, stay informed, and take precautions.
“The Malaysian high commission in Wellington is in contact with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of Malaysians in the affected areas,” it said in an advisory on Saturday.
Malaysians in need of assistance may contact the high commission at 10 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, PO Box 9422, Wellington or by phone at +64-4-3852439 or +64-210440188 (for emergencies) or by email at [email protected].
The New Zealand government said on May 2 that the most severe weather warnings had been lifted.
Wellington was battered by its strongest winds in over a decade a day earlier, forcing school closures, business shutdowns, and numerous flight cancellations.
A state of emergency remains in place for Christchurch City and Selwyn District because of ongoing surface flooding and road closures.
Wellington International Airport has since reopened, though there are still some flight disruptions.
