B.C. forecast centre issues flood warning for part of Lower Mainland amid atmospheric rivers
The B.C. River Forecast Centre says any local flooding of the Sumas River is expected to be "short-lived," as upstream areas have already reached peak levels and are now receding.
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![A woman walks her dog in the rain at Locarno Beach in Vancouver, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Weather officials are warning residents in British Columbia's South Coast region of another atmospheric river system that will bring storms and elevate flood risks starting Saturday. A woman walks her dog past a giant puddle next to a tree amid heavy rain.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7096940.1706482841!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/b-c-weather.jpg)
The B.C. River Forecast Centre says any local flooding of the Sumas River is expected to be "short-lived," as upstream areas have already reached peak levels and are now receding.