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Red Rain Warning: Coromandel Closes Parks Amid Flood Risks

1/23/2026

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MetService issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel, predicting up to 290 mm of rain today.
The Department of Conservation closed Mautohe Cathedral Cove due to flooding and landslide risks.
Nick Kelly, Department of Conservation Operations Manager, advises against visiting the cove to ensure safety.
The storm prompted immediate closures of nearby campsites and tracks for safety assessments.
Inspections are ongoing to assess damage across Department of Conservation sites.

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MetService issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel, predicting up to 290 mm of rain today.
The Department of Conservation closed Mautohe Cathedral Cove due to flooding and landslide risks.
Nick Kelly, Department of Conservation Operations Manager, advises against visiting the cove to ensure safety.
The storm prompted immediate closures of nearby campsites and tracks for safety assessments.
Inspections are ongoing to assess damage across Department of Conservation sites.