MERRITT, B.C. — Flooding in British Columbia’s Interior has forced more residents from their homes as warm temperatures melt snow at higher elevations. Both the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued evacuation orders for homes near Merritt, B.C., today, saying a nearby creek had breached its banks. The Central Okanagan Regional District has also warned people that rising waters could pose a threat. The River Forecast Centre has warned that melting snow could contribute to more flooding over the weekend and into next week.

Source: National Post May 05, 2018 21:11 UTC