威靈頓在氣候節開幕期間面臨緊急狀態
Wellington Faces State of Emergency During Climate Festival Launch
2026年4月20日，威靈頓經歷了一場關於氣候變遷的嚴峻現實教訓。
On April 20, 2026, Wellington faced a stark, real-world lesson on climate change.
在旨在促進社區韌性與碳中和的「Pōneke氣候節」開幕僅數日後，這座城市便遭遇了傾盆大雨。
Just days after the launch of the Climate Festival Pōneke—a three-week event designed to foster community resilience and carbon neutrality—the city was hit by torrential rainfall.
一小時內降雨量達77毫米，洪水引發了土石流與瞬間氾濫，迫使當局宣布進入緊急狀態。
With 77mm of rain falling in under an hour, the deluge triggered landslides and flash flooding, forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency.
隨著居民撤離以及一名男子在卡羅里(Karori)失蹤，緊急救援人員接獲超過150通求助電話。
Emergency crews responded to over 150 calls as residents were evacuated and one man went missing in Karori.
此次事件緊接在瓦伊阿努(Vaianu)氣旋之後，引發了對紐西蘭基礎設施與防災準備能力的質疑。
This event follows closely on the heels of Cyclone Vaianu, raising difficult questions about New Zealand's infrastructure and preparedness.
