Spring volatility strikes Auckland

Stormy weekend

Spring continues to deliver its usual volatile weather. Winds gusting up to 128 km/h hit the region on Saturday and Sunday causing tree branches to snap and debris to come down on power lines.

Saturday night also saw a massive electrical storm hit the city, with over 1300 lightning strikes recorded for Auckland City. Lightning set a tree on fire in Conifer Grove and a roof in Albany.

The volatility continues over the week ahead with sunshine expected early in the week and rain moving in from Tuesday.

Network summary for week ending 22 November 2015

Electricity

Twelve car v pole incidents occurred during the week, three of which happened within a three hour period on Saturday morning. The incidents occurred in Remuera (2), New Lynn, Epsom, Orakei, Manurewa, Pt England, Ardmore, Otara (2), Mt Roskill and Eden Terrace.

Vector crews attended six house fires to isolate the electricity supply so fire service personnel could work safely in Wattle Downs, Glendowie, Otahuhu, Manurewa, Takapuna and Epsom.

Gas
Damage was caused to our networks in Manukau and Kohimarama by third parties. Crews made the sites safe quickly and repaired the damage.

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