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The term “atmospheric river” is familiar to meteorologists and climatologists, but government agencies and policymakers in B.C. were largely unaware of the phenomenon until the recent flooding and mudslide devastation, despite a years-old report highlighting issues around research and awareness.
The mayor of Abbotsford says round-the-clock work to ease flooding has improved the flooding situation in the region nearly a week after extreme weather covered farm fields in water, forced evacuations, and killed livestock.
As more critical highway corridors were opened Saturday to limited traffic following damage from torrential rains and high winds, communities are being told to brace for more rain expected to hit southwestern B.C. beginning as early as Sunday.
Communities are being told to brace for more rain expected to hit southwestern B.C.
Sumas Lake was once the primary food source for the community, according to Chief Dalton Silver.