Alert warns Ohakune residents of water outage after quake damage

Residents and visitors in Ohakune have been issued an emergency alert following earthquake damage to the local water infrastructure. Authorities have instructed the public to cease using tap water and flushing toilets immediately to preserve remaining supplies.

The directive serves as a critical measure to manage water resources while the extent of the damage is assessed and repairs are undertaken. Officials are urging all individuals in the area to strictly adhere to these conservation protocols until further notice.