‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease
Summary
Intense rain caused severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest of North America, affecting areas in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated, and while the rain has eased, the effects of the flooding continue to pose a risk. The flooding is a result of an atmospheric river, a weather pattern bringing heavy moisture from the Pacific Ocean.Key Facts
- Heavy rain led to severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
- The U.S. states of Oregon and Washington and British Columbia in Canada were affected.
- Tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to the flooding threats.
- Areas south of Seattle, including Orting, faced significant risks to life and property.
- No casualties or missing persons have been reported so far.
- Five out of six highways leading to Vancouver, Canada, were closed because of the flooding and related hazards.
- An atmospheric river caused the heavy rainfall, bringing more than 250mm (10 inches) of rain in some locations.
- The rain has lessened, but the floodwaters are still expected to be a problem for several days.
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