B.C. lifts all flood advisories as river levels recede after heavy rainfall

All flood advisories across southern British Columbia have been lifted following several days of heavy rainfall linked to an atmospheric river system, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.

In an update issued Sunday, the centre said there are no active flood advisories remaining, and water levels are continuing to recede after widespread rain and snowmelt. The agency noted that while some larger and lake-fed river systems remain elevated, flows are expected to ease through the week.

The centre added that forecast precipitation midweek could lead to minor and temporary increases in smaller waterways, but no significant flooding concerns have been identified at this time.

Earlier bulletins indicated the multi-day storm delivered between 40 and 300 millimetres of rain across parts of the South Coast before conditions began to improve Friday. Data from Environment Canada shows Coquitlam recorded 151 millimetres of rainfall between Wednesday and Friday.

Local authorities continue cleanup efforts following a mudslide north of Coquitlam that prompted the helicopter evacuation of eight residents on Thursday. No injuries have been reported.