N.B. Flooding - CBC the National - December 15 2010

Water levels in the Magaguadavic River are dropping and offering respite to residents affected by the southwestern New Brunswick flood, according to the Emergency Measures Organization.

Karl Wilmot, an official with the province's emergency response organization, said the river is down about two metres on Thursday morning.

Wilmot said the provincial government is beginning recovery programs in areas of the province hit hardest by floods.

Wilmot said he's unsure when people will be able to return to their homes.

Water from the Magaguadavic River hit the westbound lane of Route 1 in the St. George area on Wednesday, and a major stretch of Manor Road in the town was only accessible by boat.

Premier David Alward toured the flood-stricken area on Wednesday.



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