The summer of 2018 brought baking hot temperatures and torrential floods to BC's interior. Record-breaking heat waves caused droughts across the region, while heavy rains caused flash floods, destroying roads and bridges, while forcing evacuations in multiple areas.
This video shares the stories of how BC's communities were affected by the flooding, while also looking at the effects of the record-breaking heat wave. From early summers to late August, the province experienced temperatures higher than any year since 1898. Hear how communities are doing what they can to stay safe and cope with the extreme weather, even as the aftermath of the floods continues to mount.
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#BC #Interior #Weather #Heatwave #Floods #Drought #RecordBreakingHeatwave #Evacuations #ClimateChange
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