Storm’s Aftermath: Isolated and Cold

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Hundreds still stranded after this week’s brutal storm, with power outages and blocked roads forcing communities to rely on neighbors and makeshift supply routes—just like after the February bridge collapse. The mayor calls the damage far worse than expected, with the bridge out until midweek and crews stuck accessing broken lines. While most power’s restored, 180 homes remain dark. With roads repeatedly washed out and a tiny population struggling to keep up, locals are banding together—farm tracks turning into lifelines. Authorities urge caution: debris litters roads, ground’s saturated, and…