UAE urges citizens in New Zealand to exercise caution after earthquake
Mission warns of possible tsunami activity and urges compliance with local safety advice
Dubai: The UAE Embassy in Wellington has urged Emirati citizens in New Zealand to exercise caution following a strong earthquake that struck north of the town of Te Anau, warning of the potential risk of tsunami activity.
In a statement, the embassy advised UAE nationals to strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.
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It also urged citizens to register with the Twajudi service and to contact the embassy in emergencies via +971 80024 or +971 80044444.
The advisory came after a powerful earthquake struck about 40 kilometres north of Te Anau on New Zealand's South Island.
Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for parts of the west coast, urging residents in low-lying coastal areas to move to higher ground.
The warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory after the quake's magnitude was revised from 6.3 to 5.9, although officials cautioned that dangerous coastal currents and surges could still occur.
