STORY: In New Zealand, Cyclone Gabrielle left behind images of devastation in many places after it left on Wednesday. Damage is being recorded across the country, with significant flooding, landslides and strong winds. Gabrielle had reached New Zealand on Sunday and made her way down the east coast of the North Island. Entire cities were cut off from the outside world, and thousands were driven from their homes. Farms were flooded, bridges and livestock washed away. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. “The devastation is widespread. Not only people’s property and livelihoods are affected. There are four confirmed deaths. The grief of the relatives is unimaginably great.” “All the people who fled to the roofs were rescued. It is estimated that more than 9,000 people had to flee, 3,000 found shelter in detention centers. According to the police, 1,442 people are missing, mainly in Hawke’s Bay.” The region on the east coast is particularly affected. People have been urged not to return to their homes until the all clear can be given, the prime minister said. The situation would remain dangerous even if the weather improved. “Every building was flooded to the gutter. Total devastation on the Dartmoor Road. Our livelihood is lost. What can I say, it’s really heartbreaking.” “The damage to the power lines alone is significant. They’ve snapped in so many places, we’ll probably be without power for quite a while.” The North Island of New Zealand, on which around 75% of the 5 million inhabitants live, was hit by the second major storm within a few weeks.