13 still missing after Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand

SYDNEY ---The number of people still unaccounted for in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle that battered New Zealand nearly two weeks ago has dropped to 13, authorities said Saturday, as heavy rain overnight prompted evacuations on the country's North Island. Gabrielle struck New Zealand on February 12, causing widespread devastation across the North Island, leaving at least 11 people dead and displacing thousands. The number of people uncontactable exceeded 6,000 following the cyclone as communications were knocked out in many areas, but has receded amid recovery efforts. READ: Heavy rains forecast for cyclone-hit areas of New Zealand "Getting in touch with those re...Keep on reading: 13 still missing after Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand

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