The flooding in many areas in Fredericton has reached a critical stage and many roads are now blocked.
In 48 hours flood levels on the St. john River have reached 8 metres
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Roads have been blocked, as well, many downtown parking lots have been closed. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
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Water levels have risen in many parts of the province including major flooding in the capital city. The rapidly rising river has closed roads and caused traffic delays throughout the city.
In 2008, water levels peaked at 8.3 metres and in less than 48 hours the city of Fredericton says water levels are now at 8 metres.
CBC News captured some images of the flooding today.
The parking lot behind City Hall has been submerged in water. The water is rising "rapidly" according to the Emergency Measures Organization. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
In 2008, flood levels rose to 8.3 metres. The flood stage is at about 6 metres. (Alex Vietingoff/CBC)
Within 48 hours the flood waters rose to 8 metres. The city has put up several barricades around the city and closed many roads. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
Onlookers stopped to take photos after they saw the mess. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
So far the city says between 50 and 100 homes have been affected by flood waters. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
But the flood is no problem for the dogs. (Maria Burgos/CBC)
Police and emergency officials are urging people to not go around barricades. This sign was doing the same. (Craig Gourley/Submitted)
