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Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

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Almost 300 millimetres of rain on Vancouver Island in three-day drenching

A number of communities in British Columbia's south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

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DoomsdaysCW 5h ago

How successive #meteotsunami and storm activity disrupts #saltmarsh vegetation

Clare Lewis, Jonathan Dale, Jessica Neumann, Tim Smyth, Hannah Cloke, October 2025

Abstract
"Meteotsunami (#MeteorologicalTsunami) are globally occurring progressive shallow water waves with a period of between 2 and 120 min which result from sudden pressure changes and wind stress due to moving atmospheric systems. These waves are known to cause destruction to and loss of assets. Currently, there is no research into the impact of meteotsunami on #CoastalEcosystems such as saltmarshes, despite the significant role saltmarsh play in providing vital habitats for resident and migrating birds, natural flood defences and climate mitigation. As such the restoration of saltmarshes has emerged as a pivotal focus within the UK Government's environmental policy framework.

"This paper examines the impact of two meteotsunami events (2016 and 2021) on saltmarsh vegetation in the southwestern #UK. An assessment of the vegetation pre and post event was undertaken using high resolution satellite imagery and the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (#NDVI). Results revealed that the 2016 meteotsunami exacted minimal vegetation change with a decrease in NDVI from 0.26 to 0.23 and a temporary reduction in coverage of 40%, suggesting a potential resilience to single episodic disturbances. In contrast, the 2021 event, compounded by multiple significant storms and additional meteotsunami, led to a decline in NDVI values from 0.44 to 0.22 and a temporary reduction in vegetation coverage of 66%.

"Both events indicated a short-term disruption with a relatively rapid rebound (within one to three months). However, the longer-term effects of such a disruption on the saltmarsh ecosystem need to be investigated further.
This comparative analysis underscores the complex interactions between meteotsunami, climatic phenomena, and coastal vegetation dynamics, highlighting the necessity for ongoing monitoring and research to understand the resilience mechanisms of such ecosystems in the face of increasing #ClimaticVariability and #ExtremeWeather events."

Full paper:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771425003737

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Ivi Choc 16h ago

#ScienceTalk #climate #ClimateScience #HothouseEarth #GlobalHeating

Dr #MuhammadIttefaq #short with dr #DavidSpratt

THIS!
"Over the last 15-16 MILLION years we've never had CO2 greater than now."

Can anyone grab a stapler please and staple that piece of knowledge to the forehead of every politician within reach?!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EJdsZ5gX9R4

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LocalZero Ulm 19h ago

@yokofakun We are already experiencing the consequences:
- huge snowmasses in northern Germany
- floods in Valencia, Croatia, Australia

We place all our efferts to inform and motivate people, politicians, companies and industries to think twice and strive for degrowth of fossil industry.

#Unwetter #ExtremWetter #Snow2026 #Floods #ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWeatherEvents #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #ChangeTheSystemNotTheClimate

Canavu 1d ago

Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station (USA) Another day at the bottom of the world! 🧊 A high of -28°C with clear skies and 24-hour daylight. It’s a bit breezy, making that wind chill feel even sharper. Stay safe out there, team! #SouthPole #Antarctica #ExtremeWeather