Pacific Northwest Regions of US and Canada Brace for Widespread Flooding

Torrential rain over the past several days has caused heavy flooding across the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada, including Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate in both countries. A statewide emergency has been declared in Washington. Major highways in Washington and British Columbia are closed, significantly impacting transport. Rescue operations are ongoing. The rain is likely to persist over the weekend with the possibility of another storm affecting the area on 14 December.