Evacuation order in effect for entire city of Merritt, B.C.

A tense situation is unfolding in Merritt, B.C., as flooding is now threatening homes and properties in the city, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. Merritt resident Jared Thomas describes the events as they unfolded Monday morning for Global News.

• Merritt, B.C. residents forced to ‘run from a river’