Impacts from B.C. drenching mount as water levels rise

Severe storms are hitting parts of southwest British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, and the Sea-to-Sky regions, with Environment Canada issuing orange rainfall warnings. Forecasters predict that some areas could receive over 250 millimeters of rain, leading to potential floods and landslides. The River Forecast Centre has issued flood watches for much of Vancouver Island and the South Coast, with…

British Columbia is preparing for a third consecutive storm after recent severe weather caused power outages affecting thousands of residents and resulted in one death. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings and special statements predicting heavy rain across B.C., with gusts reaching up to 110 kilometres per hour expected in Haida Gwaii and North Vancouver Island by Monday afternoon. The upcoming storm, which…

Storms forecast to hit parts of British Columbia could bring over 250 millimeters of rain to some areas starting Tuesday morning, with lesser amounts in other regions like Metro Vancouver’s North Shore and Whistler. This follows recent storms that already caused widespread power outages affecting thousands of residents due to fallen trees and debris, complicating restoration efforts. Environment and Climate Change…