Heavy rains lead to evacuation orders for some homes in Pemberton
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VANCOUVER — Days of heavy rain and snowmelt from record-high temperatures have pushed rivers over their banks, prompting flooding and warnings in southwestern B.C.
A state of local emergency remains in effect in the village of Pemberton, where six rural properties are under evacuation order and several dozen more have been placed under alert, including a mobile home park. Residents have been asked to be ready to leave right away.
A bulletin from B.C.’s River Forecast Centre says a gauge along the Lillooet River had recorded flows reaching levels seen once every five to 10 years.
A flood warning also spans the Squamish River, and the forecast centre says the risk is expected to persist into Thursday as one final atmospheric river brings further rain, warm air and snowmelt to the province’s South Coast.
