Thousands flee flooded homes in US

The Cedar River, which burst its banks after torrential rain, has forced at least 20,000 people from their homes in the US state of Iowa, officials said today.

Thousands flee flooded homes in US
Sat, 14 Jun, 2008 - 17:28

The Cedar River, which burst its banks after torrential rain, has forced at least 20,000 people from their homes in the US state of Iowa, officials said today.

The flooding in Iowa is the latest disaster created by severe storms blamed for at least nine deaths in the US Midwest this week.

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