Hot, dry weather is in the forecast, and without any rainfall for weeks, Vancouver Island forests and rivers are showing noticeable changes.
Gliding into the clear water of the Nanaimo River Monday, Caitlyn Walsh and her daughter found a brief escape from the rising heat outside.
But Walsh said even more striking than the beautiful setting is what’s happening to the river. Ongoing drought conditions, which are being called unprecedented by the“We started coming here at the beginning of last week, and it was quite a bit higher. I can definitely see where the water level was. It has dropped quite a bit,” said Walsh.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
BC Ferries expects busy Monday at Vancouver Island terminalsBC Ferries expects this coming Monday will be busy as people from the Mainland line up at Vancouver Island terminals to return home.
Lire la suite »
'I couldn't believe it': Vancouver Island woman catches 44 lb. halibut at dockA Nanoose Bay woman had all but given up hope that she'd catch the halibut on her bucket list, when just about to leave she dropped a line at the docks.
Lire la suite »
BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Sunday, other sailings rescheduledAdding to what has already been a chaotic weekend for sailing, BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings on Sunday.
Lire la suite »
VIDEO: 2 rescues in 2 days in windy waters off south Vancouver Island - Terrace StandardVIDEO: 2 rescues in 2 days in windy waters off south Vancouver Island
Lire la suite »
New wildfire east of Bamfield is Vancouver Island's only out-of-control blazeThe BC Wildfire Service is responding to a new wildfire on Vancouver Island, about 19 kilometres east of Bamfield.
Lire la suite »
ICBC releases list of top 10 crash intersections on Vancouver Island: reportICBC has released a new report outlining collision statistics, including the top 10 crash intersections on Vancouver Island.
Lire la suite »