As severe drought conditions have helped usher in British Columbia’s most devastating wildfire season on record, experts and elected officials are warning of increased flooding risks and lingering damage even after wetter weather returns.
More than 80 per cent of B.C.’s water basins are experiencing Level 4 or 5 drought conditions, meaning ecological and economic damage are likely or almost certain, according to the province and environmental experts.
North Vancouver’s Capilano River is pictured on July 11. The Capilano water basin is among the 80 per cent of water basins in B.C. that are experiencing Level 4 or 5 drought conditions, signalling likely or almost certain environmental damage and devastation. (Justine Boulin/CBC)
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