Nearly 2,800 residents have been forced out of their homes, Marsh said Friday, adding rescue efforts have come with some challenges. River Forecast Centre, said an extended period of dry weather is expected across the province next week. Chris Duffy, executive director of programs with Emergency Management BC, said 31 evacuation orders have been issued across the province, affecting 1,993 homes. Parts of the town of Osoyoos were ordered evacuated Thursday and flooding was also reported in Keremeos, Cawston and Okanagan Falls. Osoyoos declared a state of local emergency and ordered homeowners with flooded basements to stop pumping the water back into the town’s sewer system.

Source: thestar May 11, 2018 21:45 UTC