State of emergency in British Columbia; more deaths expected

2021-11-18T00:44+0100HindustanTimes (en)

The Canadian Pacific coast province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency Wednesday following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall, and officials said they expected to find more dead. Every major route between the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where Canada 's....

State of emergency in British Columbia; more deaths expected

2021-11-18T00:43+0100startribune (en)

Every major route between the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where Canada 's third largest city of Vancouver is, and the interior of the province has been cut by washouts, flooding or landslides following record-breaking rain across southern British Columbia between Saturday and Monday.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-18T00:27+0100nbc12 (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

Canadian Armed Forces deploying 300 personnel to B.C. to help with flood evacuations

2021-11-18T00:06+0100ctvnews (en)

OTTAWA -- The federal government has confirmed that an initial group of 300 Canadian Armed Forces troops are being deployed to B.C. to assist with evacuation efforts as extreme flooding causes havoc in the southern region of the province. Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said the group....

Imágenes del devastador 'río atmosférico' que impactó la frontera entre EEUU y Canadá

2021-11-18T00:02+0100univision (es)

Las abundantes lluvias que ha recibido el estado de Washington y su vecino canadiense, la Columbia Británica, causaron severas inundaciones que bloquearon carreteras, cortaron la energía y obligaron a miles a huir de sus hogares. Fueron provocadas por un río atmosférico, una enorme columna de....

Canada province expects death toll to rise after 500-year flood

2021-11-17T23:55+0100metro-us (en)

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (Reuters) -The death toll in Canada from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to rise, with the province declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday. Authorities have so far confirmed one death after torrential rains and....

Northwest Storm: 'Devastating' flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T23:39+0100click2houston (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington,....

Canada province expects death toll to rise after 500-year flood

2021-11-17T23:23+0100reuters (en)

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The death toll in Canada from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to rise, with the province declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday. Authorities have so far confirmed one death after torrential rains and....

Canada sending military personnel to help with British Columbia floods

2021-11-17T23:01+0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

BC declares state of emergency, death toll expected to rise

2021-11-17T22:52+0100startribune (en)

Every major route between the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where Canada 's third largest city of Vancouver is, and the interior of the province has been cut by washouts, flooding or landslides following record-breaking rain across southern British Columbia between Saturday and Monday.

B.C. declares state of emergency in wake of devastating flooding, mudslides

2021-11-17T22:24+0100CBC (en)

British Columbia's government declared a province-wide state of emergency effective noon PT Wednesday, Premier John Horgan said at a news conference. The announcement comes after record-breaking rainfall caused major flooding and several mudslides that left hundreds of people in the Lower Mainland stranded or cut off from essential services.

Trudeau pledges to stand by B.C. now and through post-flood recovery

2021-11-17T21:46+0100CBC (en)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged today to support the residents of flood-hit British Columbia during the current crisis and beyond, when the province begins to rebuild. "I want people to know, first of all, that the federal government has been engaging with the local authorities [in] the....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T20:44+0100spokesman (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T20:14+0100stripes (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T20:01+0100apnews (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T19:51+0100taiwannews (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Feds approve B.C. request for support to help with flood evacuations

2021-11-17T19:46+0100barrie (en)

OTTAWA -- The federal government has approved the deployment of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel to B.C. to assist with evacuation efforts as extreme flooding causes havoc in the southern region of the province. Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair published a statement on Twitter on....

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T19:36+0100hellenicshippingnews (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada ’s largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and shut rail....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T19:23+0100whig (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T19:11+0100wsoctv (en)

Canada Mudslides Floodwaters cover Highway 1 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) (JONATHAN HAYWARD) November 17, 2021 at 12:26 pm EST VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air....

US Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

2021-11-17T19:03+0100theepochtimes (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash.—As many parts of western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate, and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:49+0100independent-UK (en)

The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall. Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said they....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:49+0100cbs17 (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:49+0100startribune (en)

Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said they will also protect residents against further flooding or landslides. Military helicopters already helped evacuate about 300 people from one highway where people were trapped in their cars overnight Monday following a mudslide, "Torrential rains have....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:47+0100wowktv (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:46+0100krqe (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:45+0100sfgate (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Feds approve B.C. request for support to help with flood evacuations

2021-11-17T18:41+0100ctvnews (en)

OTTAWA -- The federal government has approved the deployment of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel to B.C. to assist with evacuation efforts as extreme flooding causes havoc in the southern region of the province. Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair published a statement on Twitter on....

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:41+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:37+0100ChinaPost (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:24+0100ABCnews (en)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air force to the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia to assist with evacuations and to support supply lines following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall.

Canada sending military personnel to help with BC floods

2021-11-17T18:20+0100actionnewsjax (en)

Canada Mudslides Floodwaters cover Highway 1 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) (JONATHAN HAYWARD) November 17, 2021 at 12:15 pm EST VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian government said Wednesday it is sending the air....

Catastrophic flood warning issued for B.C.’s Sumas Prairie next to Washington border

2021-11-17T18:06+0100kiro7 (en)

Sumas Prairie evacuation area in B.C. (KIRO 7 News) November 17, 2021 at 8:11 am PST ABBOTSFORD, B.C. The city of Abbotsford, British Columbia, issued an urgent warning Tuesday night that catastrophic flooding is expected for the Sumas Prairie. The city said there’s a significant risk to life.

Photos: Devastating flooding in US Northwest, mudslide in Canada

2021-11-17T17:47+0100buffalonews (en)

Rising flood water surround a home and cover Highway 1 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun said impassable highways were creating havoc in his city as police and firefighters tried to get people to evacuation centers.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T16:42+0100timesofindia (en)

BELLINGHAM: As many parts of western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canada ....

Photos: Devastating flooding in US Northwest, mudslide in Canada

2021-11-17T16:36+0100wacotrib (en)

Rising flood water surround a home and cover Highway 1 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun said impassable highways were creating havoc in his city as police and firefighters tried to get people to evacuation centers.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T16:20+0100inquirer (en)

MERRITT, British Columbia — Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada ’s largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off....

Devastating floods and deadly landslides hit northwest U.S., Canada after heavy rains - NBC News

2021-11-17T16:01+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

Wed. 9:29 a.m.: US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T15:58+0100vindy (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued Tuesday by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Devastating floods and deadly landslides hit northwest U.S., Canada after heavy rains - NBC News

2021-11-17T15:45+0100google-top-stories (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

Pacific north-west floods latest: one dead amid warnings of catastrophic flooding; Abbotsford residents told to evacuate - The Guardian

2021-11-17T15:31+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Much of the affected area had experienced drought just months earlier, accompanied by wildfire in some cases. Armel Castellan at Environment Canada said this reduced vegetation and primed soils for structural failure. “I’m not surprised to see the releases of landslides and mudslides and debris....

Floods In Canada Cut Rail Access To Largest Port; 1 Dead

2021-11-17T15:28+0100ndtvnews (en)

Ottawa: Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and shut....

Pacific north-west floods latest: one dead amid warnings of catastrophic flooding; Abbotsford residents told to evacuate

2021-11-17T15:20+0100guardian (en)

Much of the affected area had experienced drought just months earlier, accompanied by wildfire in some cases. Armel Castellan at Environment Canada said this reduced vegetation and primed soils for structural failure. “I’m not surprised to see the releases of landslides and mudslides and debris....

Flooding disrupts Port of Vancouver operations

2021-11-17T14:14+0100publicnow (en)

Flooding in British Columbia (BC), Canada , has caused delays and disruptions to road and rail links at the Port of Vancouver. All rail services in and out of the port were halted on 16 November because of flood damage to infrastructure in the BC interior, the port authority said.

Iraqi-born terrorist was planning Liverpool bomb attack for at least 7 months

2021-11-17T13:27+0100arabnews (en)

LONDON: The man who died in a botched bomb attack in the northern English city of Liverpool on Sunday had planned the blast for at least seven months, police said Wednesday. Iraq-born Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, rented a property in the city in April and had made “relevant purchases” for his bomb since....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T13:13+0100newsbreak-USA (en)

1 of 26. BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

US North-West and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T12:59+0100heraldscotland (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T12:41+0100syracuse (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canada Floods Cut Rail Link to Vancouver Port; One Dead

2021-11-17T12:36+0100sunstkitts (en)

The storms also forced the closure of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which carries up to 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Alberta province to the Pacific coast. Copper and coal miner Teck Resources Limited (TECKb.TO) said the floods had disrupted movement of its commodities to its export....

Devastating floods and deadly landslides hit northwest U.S., Canada after heavy rains

2021-11-17T12:31+0100nbcnews (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

One dead and thousands evacuated after 'severe' flooding in parts of Canada and US

2021-11-17T11:48+0100skynews (en)

A half-dozen bystanders near the town's main street rescued a man who had mistakenly drove into floodwaters by pushing his floating car to higher ground. Further people were airlifted by the US Coast Guard near the town of Forks, Washington. The floodwater has caused havoc for roads and railway.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T11:37+0100TheFrontierPost-en (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP): As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas,....

Deadly Pacific Northwest flooding seen from space - Axios

2021-11-17T11:31+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Runoff (dark brown) on Tuesday pours into the waters surrounding Vancouver, Canada , and Bellingham, in Washington state, after heavy rains and mountain snowmelt led to deadly flooding. Photo: NASA Worldview. Flooding from the deadly Pacific Northwest storm is so severe, it can be seen from space, according to images captured by NASA on Tuesday.

Devastating floods in Canada, US state of Washington kill 1

2021-11-17T10:56+0100dailysabah (en)

As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising and more people were urged to evacuate while crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canadian border called the flood damage there devastating.

Pacific Northwest and Canada hit by heavy floods, with at least one dead

2021-11-17T10:42+0100latimes (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — As many parts of western Washington state began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Wash.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T10:41+0100thaipbs (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

Canada floods, landslides cut rail link to Vancouver port

2021-11-17T10:39+0100thefinancialexpress (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and shut rail....

US Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

2021-11-17T10:35+0100aawsat (en)

As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canada border called the flood damage there devastating.

US Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

2021-11-17T10:33+0100india (en)

Fast-rising water levels from a Sumas River in Washington state overwhelmed rescuers in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Tuesday, where 1,100 homes were evacuated. A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov.

Northwest US, Canada devastated by flood In some areas, more rain fell over the weekend than the monthly average for November.

2021-11-17T09:51+0100tvnz (en)

As many parts of western Washington state began drying out on Tuesday (local time) after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. People in a boat travel across flooded farmland in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada .

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:42+0100pressandjournal (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

U.S. Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

2021-11-17T09:27+0100naharnet-ar (en)

As many parts of western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canada border called the flood damage there devastating.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T09:18+0100taiwannews (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:17+0100theargus (en)

Officials said on Facebook on Tuesday that hundreds of people had been evacuated and estimated that 75% of homes had water damage. The soaking reminded people of western Washington’s record, severe flooding in November 1990 when two people died and there were more than 2,000 evacuations, officials said.

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:16+0100eveningtelegraph (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

Floods cut rail access to Canada’s Vancouver port, disrupting goods shipments

2021-11-17T09:14+0100alarabiya-en (en)

Vancouver’s port moves C$550 million ($440 million) worth of cargo each day, ranging from automobiles and containerized finished goods to essential commodities. The floods temporarily shut down much of the movement of wheat and canola from Canada , one of the world’s biggest grain exporters.

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:07+0100breakingnews-ie (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:03+0100independent-ie (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. O fficials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T09:00+0100impartialreporter (en)

Officials said on Facebook on Tuesday that hundreds of people had been evacuated and estimated that 75% of homes had water damage. The soaking reminded people of western Washington’s record, severe flooding in November 1990 when two people died and there were more than 2,000 evacuations, officials said.

Canada Landslides Leave 1 Dead, 2 Missing, Port's Rail Access Cut

2021-11-17T09:00+0100northernirelandnews (en)

MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The port of Vancouver, Canada 's largest, said on Tuesday that all rail access had been cut by floods and landslides farther east that killed at least one person and left two others missing. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia....

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T08:56+0100irishexaminer (en)

Officials said on Facebook on Tuesday that hundreds of people had been evacuated and estimated that 75% of homes had water damage. The soaking reminded people of western Washington’s record, severe flooding in November 1990 when two people died and there were more than 2,000 evacuations, officials said.

Canadian floods cut rail links, one dead

2021-11-17T08:55+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a port official says. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia has caused major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian....

US north-west and Canada devastated by flood

2021-11-17T08:54+0100belfasttelegraph (en)

As many parts of western Washington in the US began drying out on Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. O fficials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:46+0100ChinaPost (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T08:45+0100koreatimes (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and shut rail....

Canadian floods cut rail links, one dead

2021-11-17T08:41+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a port official says. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia has caused major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian....

Qatar - Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port one dead

2021-11-17T08:40+0100menafn (en)

- Gulf Times) Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and....

Canada Landslides Leave 1 Dead, 2 Missing, Port's Rail Access Cut

2021-11-17T08:37+0100longbeachstar (en)

MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The port of Vancouver, Canada 's largest, said on Tuesday that all rail access had been cut by floods and landslides farther east that killed at least one person and left two others missing. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia....

U.S. Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

2021-11-17T08:36+0100naharnet-en (en)

As many parts of western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canada border called the flood damage there devastating.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:35+0100actionnewsjax (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:34+0100wftv (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:34+0100news-yahoo (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canadian floods cut rail links, one dead

2021-11-17T08:25+0100yahoo-au (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a port official says. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia has caused major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian....

Canada floods: One person dead, rail links cut to Vancouver port

2021-11-17T08:24+0100irishtimes (en)

This aerial handout image taken and released on November 16th, 2021 by the City of Abbotsford via Twitter shows flooding on the Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford, Canada . Photograph: City of Abbotsford/AFP via Getty Images Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:15+0100news4jax (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington,....

Vancouver cut off as Pacific Northwest hit by severe storm and floods

2021-11-17T08:07+0100euronews-en (en)

Torrential rain, landslides and floods that have hit British Columbia in western Canada in recent days have left at least one dead and thousands evacuated, local officials said on Tuesday. The floods that have hit the Pacific northwest have been described as the worst in decades, with some areas....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:06+0100krmg (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canadian floods cut rail links, one dead

2021-11-17T08:05+0100illawarramercury (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a port official says. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia has caused major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:03+0100wsoctv (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

At least one dead as mudslides hit Canada

2021-11-17T08:02+0100thenational (en)

The body of a woman was recovered after a mudslide caused by extremely heavy rainfall in the Pacific coast Canadian province of British Columbia, authorities said on Tuesday. Police said search and rescue personnel were continuing to look for other possible victims from Monday's slides.

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T08:02+0100click2houston (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington,....

US Northwest, Canada devastated by flood, 1 death reported

2021-11-17T07:58+0100clickondetroit (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington,....

Canadian floods cut rail links, one dead

2021-11-17T07:55+0100bordermail (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a port official says. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia has caused major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian....

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T07:45+0100gulf-times (en)

Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:35+0100TorontoStar (en)

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

Northwest Storm: 'Devastating' flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:34+0100wftv (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T07:20+0100oann (en)

Crowds gather along the Trans- Canada highway to view flooding after rainstorms lashed the western Canadian province of British Columbia, triggering landslides and floods and shutting highways, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada November 16, 2021. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier. November 17, 2021. By Artur Gajda and Rod Nickel.

Northwest Storm: 'Devastating' flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:20+0100krmg (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canada Landslides Leave 1 Dead, 2 Missing, Port's Rail Access Cut

2021-11-17T07:17+0100voanews (en)

MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The port of Vancouver, Canada 's largest, said on Tuesday that all rail access had been cut by floods and landslides farther east that killed at least one person and left two others missing. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia....

Northwest storm: 'Devastating' flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:17+0100independent-UK (en)

As many parts of Western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near the Canada border called the flood damage there devastating.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:10+0100cbs17 (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:08+0100yourerie (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:07+0100wowktv (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:06+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Northwest Storm: 'Devastating' flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T07:05+0100actionnewsjax (en)

Northwest Storm A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T07:05+0100GulfDailyNews (en)

MERRITT, BRTISH COLUMBIA: Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched off major....

Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC

2021-11-17T06:37+0100krqe (en)

A woman and children who were stranded by high water due to flooding are rescued by a volunteer operating a boat in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Officials in a small city near the Canada border are calling the damage devastating after a storm that dumped rain for days caused flooding and mudslides.

Floods cut rail access to Vancouver port, disrupting goods shipments

2021-11-17T06:32+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

By Artur Gajda and Rod Nickel. The port of Vancouver, Canada 's largest, says that all rail access has been cut by floods and landslides further to the east, hitting shipments of grain, coal and potash. Two days of torrential rain in the Pacific province of British Columbia caused major flooding and....

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2021-11-17T06:32+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

The port of Vancouver, Canada 's largest, says that all rail access has been cut by floods and landslides further to the east, hitting shipments of grain, coal and potash. Four months after one of Marlborough's worst storms cut their road access, residents of Kenepuru Sound are still relying on boats for their supplies and livelihoods.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T06:29+0100metro-us (en)

MERRITT, British Columbia (Reuters) -Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada ’s largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday. Two days of torrential rain across the Pacific province of British Columbia touched....

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T06:22+01004-traders (en)

(Adds emergency warning from Abbotsford) MERRITT, British Columbia, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T06:14+0100trust (en)

(Adds emergency warning from Abbotsford) By Artur Gajda and Rod Nickel. MERRITT, British Columbia, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Floods and landslides that have killed at least one person have cut all rail access to Canada 's largest port in the city of Vancouver, a spokesperson for the port said on Tuesday.

Canada floods cut rail link to Vancouver port; one dead

2021-11-17T06:14+0100reuters (en)

and Canadian National Railway (CNR.TO) , Canada 's two biggest rail companies. "All rail service coming to and from the Port of Vancouver is halted because of flooding in the British Columbia interior," port spokesperson Matti Polychronis said. At least one person was killed when a mudslide swept....

Canada, maltempo estremo: Columbia Britannica in ginocchio [VIDEO]

2021-11-16T09:56+0100iconaclima (it)

Il Canada è stato travolto da precipitazioni estreme che hanno interessato in particolare la Columbia Britannica . Le piogge si sono poi estese al P acifico nord-occidentale degli Stati Uniti , dove il governatore di Washington ha dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza in 14 contee. I residenti di Merritt , una città canadese di oltre 7.