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Cedar is flooded, as well as the Trans-Canada Hwy. between Chemainus and Duncan and numerous smaller streets throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo. (submitted/Cindy Twitter) 
By Kyle Ireland
RAIN STORM

UPDATE: Trans-Canada Hwy between Chemainus and Duncan re-opens after flooding

Feb 1, 2020 | 1:39 AM

NANAIMO — Heavy rainfall in the mid island closed the Trans-Canada Hwy. and side roads due to major flooding.

Highway 1 was closed in both directions between Henry Rd. in Chemainus and Mays Rd. in Duncan on Saturday morning.

It re-opened just before 11 a.m.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District declared a local state of emergency as the widespread flooding forced people to evacuate their homes and closed several side roads.

There are also road closures in areas surrounding the Englishman and Nanaimo Rivers, which are experiencing significant flooding.

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On Friday, BC Hydro announced January 2020 was the fifth wettest on record.

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by Kyle Ireland

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