An evacuation order has been issued for part of a hamlet near Bella Bella, B.C., as heavy rain pummels much of the province's central and south coast. Residents in part of Martin Valley, located in the Central Coast Regional District's Electoral Area A, have been ordered to leave immediately. An evacuation order was issued by the Central Coast Regional District for part of Martin Valley on Tuesday. (Central Coast Regional District)Martin Valley is located about 35 kilometres northeast of Bella Bella, as the crow flies. 's Central Coast near Ocean Falls are under evacuation order, in red, and evacuation alert, in yellow.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2026 02:23 UTC