Getting to grips with the agony of flooding

Kamloops has been no stranger to adverse weather conditions, and flooding has increasingly become a concern for residents and businesses in recent years. Given its confluence with the Thompson River, combined with a topography susceptible to high snowmelt and heavy rainfall, the risk of making an inundated Kamloops back on the map is still very much at play. By being knowledgeable about the causes, effects, and how to be prepared, we can reduce the impact of these natural calamities. What is causing the flooding? The reasons behind the rising number of Kamloops Flooding are multiple. One main culprit is seasonal snowmelt, as climbing spring temperatures feed quick runoff from nearby mountains. Combined with heavy rainfall, that can overwhelm drainage systems and cause rivers to rise. Urbanization can also affect the natural permeation of water, therefore increasing the chance of flash floods in specific areas. Impose a fine or evict: The effects on homes and businesses Ka...