Live Breaking News & Updates on கீழ் கொலம்பியா

Stay updated with breaking news from கீழ் கொலம்பியா. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

New co-director leadership at regional economic development office

Drought level designation added to a Nelson water source by province


by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Friday July 30 2021
Despite the drought conditions the West Kootenay snow basin index is fairly stable at 83 per cent of normal. Last year at this time, however, it was 128 per cent.
 
One of the city’s water sources has been given a severe drought designation by the province as hot and dry weather continues in the region.
According to BC River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) data, drought level five conditions now exist at the Anderson Creek reporting station near Nelson, as it recorded 10 per cent of its median flow over the last week.
BCRFC ranks drought levels from zero to five, with drought level five rated as the most severe, with “adverse impacts to socioeconomic or ecosystem values being almost certain.” ....

Michel Creek , Nicola River , British Columbia , Kootenay River , Canada General , Salmon River , Nova Scotia , Kettle River , Slocan River , Coal Creek , Gulf Islands , Vancouver Island , Mary Lake , Northwest Territories , Coldwater River , Mary River , Crescent Valley , Bc River Forecast Centre , Forecast Centre , Anderson Creek , Five Mile Creek , West Arm Wilderness Park , Selous Creek , Duhamel Creek , Redfish Creek , Lemon Creek ,