Tsunami Warning Still in Place
- Sunday, February 28, 2010, 14:37
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New Zealand is still under Tsunami warning despite the effects not being as high as expected.
The New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence says that while the PTWC has cancelled the warning for New Zealand, The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management and GNS Science are keeping the warning in place until further assessments have been made.
The Civil Defence will be re-evaluating the status at 14:30.
Update: 15:20
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has downgraded the warning to an advisory as of 15:00 this afternoon. However they are reporting strong currents are expected in harbours and restricted waterways.
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