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Drought conditions intensify in British Columbia

Much of B.C. at most severe drought conditions
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The red areas on the map from Aug. 3 show Drought Level 4 conditions, while the dark red areas show Drought Level 5. (Government of BC)

Drought conditions have been upgraded in much of British Columbia, with the majority of the province at Drought Level 4 and Drought Level 5.

The latest provincial drought level update, from Aug. 3, puts Vancouver Island and much of northern British Columbia at Drought Level 5, the most severe of the province’s six drought levels.

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John Arendt

About the Author: John Arendt

John Arendt has worked as a journalist for more than 30 years. He has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism degree from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.
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