NEWS
Vancouver homes evacuated due to flooding
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hundreds of homes have been evacuated on Vancouver island because of flooding caused by heavy rain and high tides.
Residents have been forced to leave 300 homes in Duncan and surrounding areas after local rivers broke their banks in low-lying areas.
The municipality of North Cowichan says two schools have also been closed for the day and a number of roads closed.
A local state of emergency has been declared for the area.
Residents have been forced to leave 300 homes in Duncan and surrounding areas after local rivers broke their banks in low-lying areas.
The municipality of North Cowichan says two schools have also been closed for the day and a number of roads closed.
A local state of emergency has been declared for the area.
