The city of Christchurch is determined to rise up and become 'the city' of South Island once again.
In total, 181 people were killed in the earthquake or aftershock, making it the second-deadliest natural disaster recorded in New Zealand . The 1931 Hawke’s Bay being the worst to date. At 5 pm local time on the day of the disaster Radio New Zealand reported that 80% of the city had no power. Water and wastewater services have been disrupted throughout the city, with authorities urging residents to conserve water and collect rainwater. Power had been restored to 82% households within five days and to 95% within two weeks. Generators were donated, and telephone companies established emergency communications and free calls. Water provision was worked on by companies and contractors, with the Army providing desalination plants, and bottled supplies sent in by volunteers and companies. Mains water supply was reestablished to 70% households within one week.
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Location: Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
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