Last night, a sudden and chaotic blast of rainfall brought localized flooding and deterioratingĀ conditions to Metro Vancouver.
A number of streets were swallowed in water, leaving cars stalled, stranded, and abandoned across the downtown core.
The torrential downpour caused the Vancouver Police to close down 2nd Avenue between the Cambie Street Bridge and Main Street.
Here are some photos and videos showing the worst of yesterday’s flooding:
It goes on
12th and Hemlock. Lots of #rain! #vancouver leaves blocking drains. So exciting! š pic.twitter.com/z4trzqjeYf
ā Janis Brass (@memaxmarz) October 29, 2018
Any other Vancouverites #flooding like we are in #OlympicVillage? The water is starting to come over the sidewalks and people are abandoning their cars. #Vancouver #rain @CityofVancouver @CTVVancouver @cbcnewsbc @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/1akW5enixA
ā Katelyn Verstraten (@kmverstraten) October 29, 2018
Vancouver 1, Frolic (Frolicās sassynnew boots) 0. @NEWS1130 has been getting flood calls all night. #legit. pic.twitter.com/R8Kc0BMJA2
ā Caroline Frolic (Absalom) (@CarolineFrolic) October 29, 2018
Enroute to see @jwjonesblues @guiltandcompany tonight! 930 to 1230am. Its just a little rainy in #Vancouver. Stop by and get out of the rain! pic.twitter.com/wEZLta4p10
ā VanBlues Around Town (@VanBluesat) October 29, 2018
Car abandoned in an alley near West 2nd and Columbia. Can only imagine the flooded condo parking lots! #BCStorm #Vancouver #rain @DailyHiveVan @CityofVancouver @CTVVancouver @cbcnewsbc @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/s6i99aVjIa
ā The Beer Guy (@spottedinyvr) October 29, 2018
Massive water blockage on Pacific Blvd. under the Cambie St bridge. #vancouver #TrafficAlert #floodwatch #therainisback @BC1 @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/UdSd9DeYIr
ā JJ (@JMumick) October 29, 2018
Lake Expo claims a second victim! #Vancouver #flooding #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/sNqQYYODkL
ā JJ (@JMumick) October 29, 2018
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