British Columbia hit by storms, thousands lose power and face flood warnings
Heavy rain and strong winds battered British Columbia on 7 November, leaving thousands without electricity, triggering minor coastal flooding and prompting evacuation orders as the province entered its storm season. Earlier on 4 November, Environment Canada meteorologist Steve Boily warned that three low-pressure systems would bring significant rain and wind to Metro Vancouver. Subsequent forecasts highlighted atmospheric river events that could deliver up to 300 mm of rain to coastal B. C.
, with heavy rain, strong winds and alpine snow expected through early next week. The storm forced BC Ferries to cancel several sailings and Parks Canada to issue a wave-hazard advisory, while local authorities on Vancouver Island declared emergencies and ordered property evacuations. An atmospheric-river rainfall warning was later issued for Metro Vancouver, and Environment and Climate Change Canada warned of strong southeasterly winds across the island and interior, as BC Hydro reported tens of thousands of customers still without power after ’s storm.
