Entire city of Merritt, B.C. forced to evacuate due to flooding

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“High flood waters have rendered the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant inoperable for an indefinite period. Continued habitation of the community without sanitary services presents risk of mass sewage back-up and personal health risk.”

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The city had already evacuated one neighbourhood, Collettville, because the only road to escape the area could be cut off by flooding.

“Main Street and Voght Street bridges are inundated with water and should not be used for any purpose. Houston Street is threatened with water and therefore the only route into or out of Collettville is at risk,” the city said in a statement.

“If this road is lost then it will not be possible for anyone to get in or out of Collettville except by helicopter. As such, all residents must evacuate Collettville.”

“Flushing toilets or running a faucet at this time will result in it backing up into your home,” the city added.

According to Environment Canada, 14 mm of precipitation fell in Merritt on Sunday, and periods of rain are expected throughout Monday.