Storm alert: Bay of Plenty to brace for deluge

MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for the Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions in New Zealand. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions due to the incoming storm.
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It provides essential public safety information to mitigate risks from severe weather events.
Heavy rain is set to lash parts of the North Island, with MetService issuing an orange heavy rain warning for eastern Bay of Plenty from Friday evening.
Weather reporting is factual and based on meteorological data.
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