Intense storm brings power outages, travel woes to parts of B.C.

An unusually strong storm hit southern British Columbia overnight, causing heavy rain and lightning strikes that led to power outages and travel disruptions for thousands of people. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several regions, including Metro Vancouver, Whistler, the Southern Gulf Islands, and part of Vancouver Island.

Vancouver International Airport experienced significant delays and stranded passengers due to the storm's impact on flights. BC Hydro's outage map revealed that thousands of customers across the province were without power in the early hours of the morning. The storm also brought heavy rains to Central B.C., with the Cariboo and Chilcotin regions expected to receive between 25 to 50 mm of rainfall.

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