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Third storm heads for already drenched B.C. coast
Environment Canada said the next system could bring prolonged rain and strong winds, worsening flooding and outage risks after nearly 415,000 power outages.
- Environment Canada warns of more heavy rain as another storm approaches British Columbia, following recent severe weather that left thousands without power and triggered evacuations.
- Since Friday, storms caused nearly 415,000 power outages across British Columbia, with BC Hydro crews managing widespread infrastructure damage in Surrey, Duncan, Port Hardy and Prince George.
- A Driver died in Surrey after a fallen tree trapped vehicles on Highway 10, while The Village of Zeballos maintains evacuation orders amid persistent flooding and landslide risks.
- BC Hydro reduced power outages to approximately 30,000 by Sunday afternoon, though Authorities urge Residents to remain at least 10 metres away from damaged power lines.
- A "strong and potent" series of storms will approach British Columbia from Tuesday through Thursday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 110 kilometres an hour.
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Third storm heads for already drenched B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - The third in a series of storms is heading for British Columbia, after wild weather knocked out power to thousands, triggered evacuations and left one person dead over the weekend.
·Toronto, Canada
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