VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says recent rains have provided some relief in parts of B.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.
B.C.'s drought map shows much of the northeastern corner of the province is at drought level four on the five-level scale, meaning conditions are extremely dry with communities and ecosystems likely to experience adverse impacts. A provincial bulletin shows many regions have moved to drought level three from level one or two since the beginning of June.
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