Rebuilding Cost After Cyclone Gabrielle In New Zealand Is At Par With Christchurch Earthquake
New Zealand has estimated rebuilding cost after cyclone gabrielle in New Zealand is billions of dollars, on par with the price tag from the Christchurch earthquake a decade ago.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuFeb 21, 202328.6K Shares521.3K Views
New Zealand has estimated rebuilding cost after cyclone gabrielle in New Zealandis billions of dollars, on par with the price tag from the Christchurch earthquake a decade ago.
Midway through the month of February, Gabrielle caused significant flooding on the North Island, resulting in the destruction of several roads and bridges. Eleven individuals have died, and many more are still missing.
“„It's going to be the biggest weather event this century, with a billion dollar price tag.- Grant Robertson, Finance Minister
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New Zealand has declared a national emergency for just the third time in its history, the previous time being after the Christchurch earthquake, to expedite rescue and relief activities.
Mr. Hipkins said that more than 6,500 individuals were unreachable following the storm, but that officials had verified the safety of around 4,200 of them.
The prime minister noted that some 15,000 residents on the North Island still do not have electricity. Of them, around 70% reside in Napier and its environs.
Over the weekend, Mr. Robertson told TVNZ that the government will prioritize meeting the basic necessities (food, housing, energy, and communications) of the survivors.
The floods destroyed whole crops and herds, and the minister in charge of rebuilding has indicated that officials are still trying to figure out how much of it would be reimbursed by insurance.
The New Zealand government has allocated an extra NZ$250m (£129.6m) to repair damaged roads, and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has also announced a NZ$50m (£25.9m) assistance package to provide urgent relief for companies.
Mr. Robertson said that New Zealand's present strategy to adapting to climate change"has not been sufficiently robust," and that this is to blame for the severity of the damage caused by Gabrielle.
The gaps will not be closed even with tens of billions of dollars in extra infrastructure expenditure over the next five years.
Cyclone Gabrielle's Rebuilding Cost On Par With Christchurch Quake
After the devastating 2011 South Island earthquake, which killed 185 people and displaced tens of thousands, New Zealand spent NZ$13 billion ($8.1 billion; £6.7 billion) rebuilding Christchurch.
While Cyclone Gabrielle primarily affected Fiji, New Zealand has also felt the storm's impact, with the cost of rebuilding highlighting the scale of the damage caused by the cyclone. The storm caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, and left thousands of people without homes, power, or access to clean water.
The estimated rebuilding cost underscores the urgent need for support in the region, as Fiji and other affected nations work to rebuild and recover from the impacts of the storm. In response to the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the New Zealand government has announced emergency funding to support recovery efforts, and has called on other countries to join in providing aid and support.
Final Words
Cyclone Gabrielle's rebuilding cost on par with the Christchurch earthquake highlights the severity of the storm's impact and the ongoing need for support and aid in the Pacific region. With continued attention and support, affected nations will be better able to rebuild and recover from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and other natural disasters.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
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