An atmospheric river weather system is drenching coastal British Columbia, triggering localized flooding as voters head to the polls for the provincial election.
Photos and videos posted to social media show brown floodwaters rushing over streets throughout Metro Vancouver, including West Vancouver, the North Vancouver community of Deep Cove, Surrey, Burnaby, and Port Coquitlam.
The forecast centre says total rainfall recorded since Friday has ranged from 70 to 280 millimetres on western Vancouver Island to 140 millimetres in the Howe Sound region and Metro Vancouver's North Shore mountains. All have since reopened, and while the electoral office for Port Moody-Burquitlam was experiencing a power outage, Elections BC says the site is open for voters.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Incoming atmospheric river prompts weather advisories in British Columbia, including for Rogers PassA moisture-laden system in the upper atmosphere is heading toward the Pacific coastline and is expected to produce a large amount of precipitation.
Read more »
Atmospheric Rivers Bring Flooding Concerns to British ColumbiaA series of atmospheric rivers have caused flooding concerns across British Columbia, prompting high-stream flow advisories and flood watches throughout the province. The River Forecast Centre issued a higher-level flood warning for the Telkwa River and says many coastal rivers have peaked at levels typically seen every one to five years.
Read more »
Advance voting begins for the British Columbia provincial election on Oct. 19VICTORIA — Keen voters in British Columbia's provincial election can start casting ballots at hundreds of advance voting locations today.
Read more »
Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing marketHousing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres. Here are some statistics about housing in B.C.
Read more »
Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing marketHousing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres. Here are some statistics about housing in B.C.
Read more »
A look at Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party of British ColumbiaVICTORIA — British Columbia Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is running in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding in the Oct. 19 election, returning to the capital after representing the Cowichan Valley riding since 2017. Age: 54. Born June 8, 1970.
Read more »