Hot weather could cause more flood woes in parts of B.C. as damage assessed
VANCOUVER — An emergency operations official in southern British Columbia says a forecast of warm weather has residents bracing for the possibility of more flooding from melting snow while at least one town starts bailing out.
Damage from torrential rain has already had a “catastrophic” impact on the community of Grand Forks, said Chris Marsh of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
“The effects from this event will be long lasting,” said Marsh. “We’re talking years and years and million of dollars.”
Nearly 2,800 residents have been forced out of their homes, Marsh said Friday, adding rescue efforts have come with some challenges.