Cyclone Gabrielle Lashes New Zealand, Homes Evacuated, Flights Disrupted — IN PICS

New Zealand has declared a national state of emergency after Cyclone Gabrielle swept across the country’s north, bringing widespread flooding and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

Visuals showcasing the damage inflicted on New Zealand by Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle has battered New Zealand. The Waiohiki bridge on the Tutaekuri River has been washed away and houses are flooded on February 14 in Napier. (Image Source: Getty)

A closer look at the destruction caused at the Waiohiki bridge. (Image Source: Getty)