has declared a state of local emergency following a night of heavy rain and flooding. "There's lots of basements flooded, but the seniors home is the worst right now," said Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper. Naramata residents forced outFurther south, flooding and landslides were also reported Friday in the Okanagan Similkameen. At least two Naramata residents were forced out of their homes and have been provided with support, according to officials. Sandbags are now available at the Oliver Fire Hall in Oliver, at Keogan Park in Okanagan Falls and at the Naramata Fire Hall.

Source: CBC News March 23, 2018 20:26 UTC