Heavy rains across Canada and US cause ’devastating’ floods and spark evacuations

Continuous, heavy rain has caused major flooding and mudslides across parts of Canada and the US. Tens of thousands were left without power and mass evacuations were ordered after the record rainfall. Search and rescue officials in British Columbia confirmed there were multiple fatalities. South of the border in the US state of Washington, drone footage showed Bellingham residents navigating flooded roads in kayaks Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Canada confirms fatalities from floods and landslides after Pacific north-west storm ► ‘A tipping point’: how poor forestry fuels floods and fires in western Canada ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ►