An climatic river washing over British Columbia this weekend break has truly activated flooding in some areas all through the South Coast.
Persistent waves of hefty rains, sustained by a Category 4 climatic river, have truly crammed up assesses and waterways alike all through the realm.
OBTAIN THE CURRENT: B.C.’s weekend rainfall forecast
Widespread flooding has truly been reported as better than 150 mm of rainfall has truly at present dropped all through elements of Vancouver Island and theSouth Coast Locally, better than 300 mm of rainfall has truly been reported partially of the earlier.
The hefty rainfall was significantly premature thought of that Saturday was B.C.’s provincial election.
Another press of hefty rains is anticipated all through the realm as soon as extra onSunday Hazards nonetheless at play Sunday encompass native flooding, puffy rivers and creeks, water merging on roadways, enhanced menace of hydroplaning, minimized presences whereas driving and small seaside flooding.
See a number of of the flooding reported all through the district, listed under.
The Atmospheric River produced varied issues all through West Coast Rd & & the PMR right this moment. Road closure successfully due to excessive, fast-moving water all through Jordan River, Port Renfrew places that produced washouts of differing levels in between Deering Rd & & Petrel Dr.#RainEvent@TranBC pic.twitter.com/RoQVXI3QPl
–Emcon Services Inc – South Island Division (@EmconSouth VI) October 20, 2024
#BCStorm is remaining to create flooding obstacles in #WestVan, with creeks like MacDonald and Marr remaining to run excessive and rapidly, and decreased present places alongside Bellevue and Marine experiencing merging water. Please keep clear and allow #WestVanPolice and varied different Emergency Services … pic.twitter.com/hfzLwEBDNR
— West Vancouver PD (@West VanPolice) October 20, 2024
It’s insane in Burnaby now, I’ve truly counted 3 cars, consisting of a HandyDart bus caught alongside Still Creek due to big flooding. I spoke to a motorist that obtained his automobile caught so stay tuned to @CityNewsVAN for the present. pic.twitter.com/oGe8iGdps6
— David Nadalini (@nadalini_david) October 19, 2024
Header photograph of flooding in West Vancouver, B.C., courtesy of Ryan Voutilainen/X.
