Thousands of civilians evacuated due to river flood in California

SANAA, Feb. 28 (YPA) – California River flooded 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings and left two communities virtual islands after days of stormy weather, officials said Wednesday.

The flooding of the River north of San Francisco, California, on Thursday caused the sinking of some 2,000 houses and buildings for companies operating in the city, the Associated Press reported.

The high water that raided homes in the area reached about 8 feet, she said.
The U.S. authorities have evacuated thousands of people as a result of the flooding of a river in Northern California due to heavy rains, warning that anyone lagging behind may be stuck there.

Authorities in Sonoma County, some 110 kilometers north of San Francisco, issued evacuation orders Tuesday, due to the danger of flooding the Russian River.

Evacuation orders included more than 20 residential complexes spanning tens of miles along the river, including Gerneville, home to more than 4,500 people.

Police Chief Mark said his office had sent two boats to move in the river to help evacuate.

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