VICTORIA – Environment Canada is warning that another rainstorm is headed for British Columbia’s North Coast.
The national forecasting agency said a second atmospheric river would bring heavy rains to the province for the second weekend in a row.
More than 100 mm of rain is forecast in Haida Gwaii, with the storm then expected to move south into already hard-hit areas on Monday and Tuesday.
Environment Canada says floods and landslides are possible in northern BC due to heavy rains.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said the government was closely monitoring areas that were dealing with flooding.
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun said flood drains at the Barrowtown pumping station had been partially opened, allowing water levels in the Sumas Prairie area to drop.
The Mounties announced yesterday that the bodies of three men were recovered near Highway 99, bringing the death toll to four.
This Canadian Press report was first published on November 21, 2021.
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