A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain.
A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain.
The forecaster says moderate to heavy rain had started spreading across the Interior, where flood watches are in effect near B.C.'s boundary with Alberta. Wednesday's bulletin says waterways could see rapid increases in flows, and heavy rain could worsen runoff from areas scorched by wildfire.
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