Drought Levels

• Okanagan begins annual drought watch at Level 2, very dry

  At Level 2, or very dry, the province says ‘adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are unlikely.’

  Canada

  May 17, 2024
  
• ‘Something’s changed’: Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say

  In British Columbia, once the ‘wet coast,’ 28 out of 34 river basins were at the province’s top two drought levels.

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2023
  
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• Arid September for many communities across B.C.

  Victoria plus Abbotsford and Chilliwack had their driest Septembers ever, with those communities receiving less than one per cent of their normal monthly precipitation.

  Environment

  Sep 30, 2022
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• Okanagan bracing for what could be a severe drought this summer

  The dry weather, combined with high temperatures, could result in water being in short supply.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2021
• Drought levels rising, affecting parts of southern B.C., says province

  The Coldwater River watershed near Merritt is listed as being extremely dry, while east Vancouver Island is rated as being very dry.

  Environment

  Sep 10, 2020
• B.C. raises drought level for Haida Gwaii

  Residents of Haida Gwaii are being asked by the B.C. government to use less water as dry conditions persist.

  Weather

  Jul 4, 2016
• Metro Vancouver water restrictions lead to several warnings, but few tickets

  It's been four days since Metro Vancouver rolled out rare stage two water restrictions across the region due to a lack of rain.

  Jul 8, 2015
• Metro Vancouver increases water restrictions; Vancouver Island at Level 4 drought conditions

  Due to extremely dry conditions the province has declared Level 4 drought conditions for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and also taken the extra step of suspending fishing in the area.

  Weather

  Jul 3, 2015