An atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain to the Lower Mainland and South Coast on Christmas Day, according to authorities who say flooding in low-lying areas could be possible.
High stream flow advisories cover Vancouver Island, the Skagit and Similkameen regions. The South Coast, Metro Vancouver, and Lower Fraser Valley have been put on flood watch.
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The province's River Forecast Centre issued flood watches for rivers and streams in Metro Vancouver, the South Coast and the Lower Fraser regions, while Vancouver Island and the Nicola and Similkameen regions are under high streamflow advisories.