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British Columbia storms cause widespread power outages and flooding
A series of intense fall storms across British Columbia has caused significant disruption, including widespread power outages and flooding risks. At the peak of the weather event, BC Hydro reported that nearly 415,000 customers were without electricity. While approximately 99 per cent of those customers have had power restored, roughly 6,000 people, primarily in the Central Interior region, remain without service. Extensive damage near Prince George includes broken poles and hundreds of spans of downed wire.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall and strong winds through Thursday, November 12. The storms have already caused high winds reaching up to 100 km/h on Vancouver Island and have raised concerns regarding landslides and water pooling in areas with poor drainage. In the village of Zeballos, evacuation orders remain in place for several properties due to landslide risks following heavy rain.
Additional storms are expected to impact the South Coast, Vancouver Island, and the North Coast this week. Authorities have advised residents to clear storm drains and prepare emergency kits as the province monitors the potential for further atmospheric river activity.
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BC Hydro · British Columbia · Environment Canada · Environment and Climate Change Canada · Prince George · Vancouver Island
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 380,000 outages have been reported since Friday. www.myprincegeorgenow.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] About 63,000 customers were without power as of 7 a.m. Sunday. www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.myprincegeorgenow.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for northern and western Vancouver Island. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An evacuation order remains in place for 22 properties in the village of Zeballos due to landslide risk.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 135,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm early Sunday morning. www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.myprincegeorgenow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 100 km/h on Vancouver Island.