Over 30 million people have been hit by Pakistan's worst ever floods, with at least 1600 lives lost.

Three-quarters of China's provinces have been hit by floods and more than 1000 people have died or been lost in the severe flooding so far this year.

Heavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.

Three East Coast families will remain isolated for at least another day after their only road access was washed away by heavy rain yesterday.

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.

Flooding is worsening on the Coromandel Peninsula, with rain warnings in place across much of the North Island.

Take a look at some photos of the French Riviera after the flash floods hit.

Whakatane District Council has an estimated $3.2 million clean-up bill following last week's flood that left more than 110 houses uninhabitable.

Northland is expected to suffer a deluge tonight while snow and ice pose difficulty for motorists on the roads.

The Bay of Plenty is preparing for more heavy rain as more than 100 water-damaged houses still stand empty.