Over eight people have been killed as New Zealand continues to reel under cyclone Gabrielle. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise as emergency services contact hundreds of communities. @mohammed11saleh brings you this report.

New Zealand reels under cyclone Gabrielle

Authorities in New Zealand warned residents to hunker down and prepare an evacuation plan as Cyclone Gabrielle nears. Winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour (60 miles per hour) are expected to hit the North Island. The cyclone is also expected to dump around 250 millimeters (10 inches) of rain. "Our main message to people across the country is to please take the severe weather warning seriously and to make sure you're prepared," the country's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.

New Zealand braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

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New Zealand reels under cyclone Gabrielle

New Zealand braces for Cyclone Gabrielle