This weekend, an atmospheric river hit B.C., leaving Vancouver and other parts of the Lower Mainland partially flooded, forcing road closures. Additionally, heavy rainfall warnings were issued to areas, including the Fraser Valley, Vancouver, and Howe Sound.
The storm caused power outages across B.C., as well as a number of weather warnings, including a rainfall warning given by Environment Canada, a sinkhole warning sent out by the RCMP in Langley — with the affected road temporarily closed from public use — and a state of local emergency and mandatory evacuation order issued in the District of North Vancouver due to flooding.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, a weather warning was issued as the Central Fraser Valley and Chilliwack regions showed possible danger of local flooding and “water pooling on roads.” However, the warning was retracted for Monday, Oct. 21.
According to the Vancouver Sun, Environment Canada estimated that Vancouver and the Fraser Valley received between 90-150 millimetres between Friday and Sunday. However, cities such as Coquitlam received 233 millimetres.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.