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British Columbia severe weather and storm warnings

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A series of potent Pacific storm systems continues to cause significant disruptions across British Columbia. While BC Hydro has restored power to approximately 99 per cent of the 415,000 customers initially affected, roughly 6,000 people remained without service as of November 9, primarily in the Central Interior near Prince George. As of Tuesday, November 10, over 700 customers remained without electricity, with notable outages in the Jordan River and Zeballos areas. In Zeballos, evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect due to ongoing flooding and landslide risks. Restoration efforts in this area have been hindered by weather conditions that prevent helicopter access. To assist those affected, the Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley has opened extra space to provide refuge for homeless individuals during the extreme weather. Environment Canada has issued orange rainfall warnings for parts of southern British Columbia, including west and central Vancouver Island, where rainfall could exceed 250 millimetres. These warnings also cover Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Highway, and the Squamish to Whistler corridor. A robust frontal system is expected to bring intense precipitation through ~~Wednesday,~~ Thursday morning, with potential rainfall rates reaching 20 millimetres per hour. Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are also possible. The River Forecast Centre has placed much of Vancouver Island, the South Coast, and the Fraser Valley under flood watches. Risks include rising river levels, potential snowmelt from higher terrain, and rapid deterioration of smaller rivers. Additionally, high tides and storm surges may increase flood risks near river mouths. Authorities continue to monitor potential atmospheric river activity.

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