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Abbotsford Floodwaters Recede, Risks Persist Amid Climate Concerns

12/14/2025

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford, British Columbia, are receding as officials warn of risks due to more rain.
Officials have lifted evacuation alerts for over 1,000 properties, with 325 properties remaining under evacuation orders.
The main highway linking British Columbia to Canada has reopened partially, though eastbound lanes remain closed.
Experts attribute the flooding to climate change.
Business owners say infrastructure improvements since 2021 floods have been inadequate, even as cleanup continues.

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford, British Columbia, are receding as officials warn of risks due to more rain.
Officials have lifted evacuation alerts for over 1,000 properties, with 325 properties remaining under evacuation orders.
The main highway linking British Columbia to Canada has reopened partially, though eastbound lanes remain closed.
Experts attribute the flooding to climate change.
Business owners say infrastructure improvements since 2021 floods have been inadequate, even as cleanup continues.