Hefty showers along with melting snow have caused the river levels to rise thereby swamping the streets near Port Alberni BC in Central Vancouver Island.
As per the experts, water in the swollen Somass River near Port Alberni B.C was responsible for flooding the streets. However, now the situation is under control and the single-lane traffic on Highway 4, west of Port Alberni is moving and started crawling again.
This highway which was the only route to and from the Tofino and Ucluelet was closed for many days due to the flash flooding warning.
As per the Environment Canada, another weather statement warning has been launched according to which, now, a new system is likely to mallet north, central and western Vancouver Island by Thursday night.
Torrential rainfall measuring 100 to 150 millimeters is also likely to make its appearance through Friday. The flash floods that affected the city, abandoned people and evacuation of approximately eleven homes has already taken place in Tseshaht First Nation.
Similar conditions were also observed over the area in mainland near Pemberton on Wednesday. Evacuation process there also has been enduring since then.
Due to heavy rains and warm temperatures, snow has started melting due to which another flood warning was issued for the Lillooet River and its tributaries late Wednesday afternoon.
Another flood watch is also in effect for the Squamish River near Brackendale, north of Vancouver. However, water may recede in most areas by the day giving respite prior to the next system hitting the country.
The airport Road in Pemberton also remained closed due to water flooding, an evacuation alert is high in effect for this area. Fog for the day in Pemberton region with possibility of some showers are also foreseen by the Environment Canada.
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