New Zealand’s weather bureau warned of more flooding on the North Island after deadly floods caused power outages and evacuations. A man died when his vehicle was submerged on a highway during the floods. The bureau said there is a “threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips” due to a deepening low-pressure system bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The worst weather is expected late Sunday, with improvement on Monday. Floods began after heavy rain started on Friday. A state of emergency is active in Waipa and Otorohanga, farming districts about 180 km south of Auckland. Power company Powerco reported about 4,291 properties without electricity on the North Island. Around 80 people were evacuated to emergency centres. Social media showed flooded rural neighborhoods and collapsed roads. Experts say heavy rainfall grows worse globally because warmer air holds more water vapour. Flooding is more frequent and severe, influenced by human-made climate change and local factors like flood defences. In January, six people died when a landslide hit a summer holiday site on the North Island’s east coast. This latest flood adds to the ongoing challenges for New Zealand’s regions.