Alberta, Canada Hit by Massive Flooding

Posted on June 21, 2013

Massive flooding has hit Alberta. Alberta reportedly had a very rain week following by 4 inches of rain Thursday night. CBC News reports that most of downtown Calgary was flooded and people were advised to avoid the downtown area. At least 75,000 people have been forced out of their homes. CBS News says there have been at least four deaths from the floods. The zoo was flooded and the animals had to be moved to higher ground. Live updates on the flooding can be found here. Take a look:

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