Metro Vancouver rain leads to flooded roads, slow commute
Posted June 3, 2022 11:32 am.
Last Updated July 5, 2022 10:14 am.
Friday’s rainfall has led to flooded roads across parts of Metro Vancouver, with many drivers reporting chaotic conditions.
Callers tell CityNews the rain is heavier in some areas, with the westside of Vancouver being hit hard by the deluge.
Happening now on the causeway @chrisgailus @JanetBrown980 @TrishJewison @CityNewsVAN pic.twitter.com/Ub91RJtAAd
— Steve in tha 604 (@TheNextTrainIs) June 3, 2022
People on the North Shore are also reporting challenging conditions.
“The entire overpass is flooded, it’s a small lake,” said Shelley, who was on the Upper Levels near Exit 4. “You probably want to take another route … Take her slow, there’s a lot of water on the roads.”
Part of Broadway in Vancouver was also flooded near Cambie Street.
Look out for pooling water. This is how it looks at Cambie and Broadway in Vancouver. #bcstorm @CityNewsVAN @CityNewsTraffic pic.twitter.com/daKV9lWTY1
— John Ackermann ???? (@jackermann) June 3, 2022
No weather warnings or alerts have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
CityNews Meteorologist Michael Kuss says the Metro Vancouver region could see between 15 and 30 millimetres of rain Friday.
Heavy showers in pockets already around the Lower Mainland. Wettest day of the month so far. #Rain @CityNewsVAN pic.twitter.com/s4RiCHRrAf
— Michael Kuss (@Kusswx) June 3, 2022
“Periods of rain have already arrived. More are on the way and are widespread way late morning, early afternoon. It tapers off tomorrow, a few early showers, and afternoon breaks,” he said Friday morning.
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