Atmospheric river causes flash flooding in parts of Metro Vancouver

Atmospheric river causes flash flooding in parts of Metro Vancouver

October 20, 2024 2:09 pm PST.

Rain, wind and flash flooding: that was the scene on Saturday as many across Metro Vancouver braved the first atmospheric river of the season.

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