In photos: Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations in Auckland

A business on Dominion Road near Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland

Many businesses have been affected, including this one in Hillsborough. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico

Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland.

Almost 240 millimetres of rain had fallen in the Auckland region by 9.30pm as West Aucklanders were being evacuated from their homes due to flooding.

The international terminal at Auckland International Airport has been closed tonight due to flooding and people are being asked not to go there in the meantime.

Every fire truck in the city is responding to the weather event, with more than 1000 calls for help by mid-evening.

Here are some photos of what some are calling the worst flooding to ever affect the city.

Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine

Flooding in Auckland - Candia Road West Auckland

A building on Candia Road in Henderson Valley is swept away in floodwaters. Photo: RNZ / Felicity Reid

A terminal at Auckland International Airport is flooded.

Travellers met an unexpected obstacle in the terminal at Auckland Airport. Photo: Facebook / Sher Singh

flooded street - corner of Seabrooke and Margan Avenues in New Lynn

The corner of Seabrooke and Margan Avenues in New Lynn. Photo: RNZ / Josie Campbell

A jeep makes its way through floodwaters in Mt Victoria. Photo: Supplied

Flooding in Nixon Rd, Taupaki in Auckland

Flooding in Nixon Road, Taupaki in Auckland. Photo: Supplied / Craig Brock

Sir Elton John fans head home disappointed

Disappointed fans head home from the cancelled Sir Elton John concert. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico

A tree is down on Curran St just before Westhaven Drive in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico

A resident on a flooded property in Auckland

A resident at a flooded property. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn

Neighbours on Clover Drive in Henderson get together in house that isn't flooded

These neighbours in Clover Drive, Henderson, have assembled at one of the few properties that isn't flooded. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn

Many cars have been flooded, an RNZ reporter says. Photo: Supplied

Damage to buildings at French Bay south of Titirangi. Photo: Supplied / Devin Boyle

Damage at French Bay. Photo: Supplied / Devin Boyle

The bus to Mt Eden makes its way through floodwaters

The bus to Mt Eden makes its way along a flooded street. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico

Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine

Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico

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Flooding on Candia Road in Henderson Valley, west Auckland. Photo: Supplied

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