Several neighbourhoods in B.C.'s Interior are under evacuation order due to flooding.
Monday at about 1:30 a.m., the City of Merritt issued an evacuation order for several addresses in the 200-year flood plain of the Coldwater River, south of Nicola Avenue.
"If you are within the 200 year flood plain of the Coldwater River, South of Nicola Avenue you must evacuate immediately," the city's notice said. "The city will update this evacuation order as soon as possible with specific property addresses."
Then, at about 7:30 a.m., the city said the entire neighbourhood of Collettville was being evacuated.
"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's notice said.
"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."
Collettville residents were told to head north towards Kamloops via Highway 5 and register at the Kamloops Emergency Support Services at McArthur Island.
Residents under the evacuation order are asked to register at the reception centre at the Merritt Civic Centre on Mamette Avenue.
"We currently have 50 beds at the ESS Reception Centre and we are working on obtaining more," the city's notice said.
"We are strongly encouraging residents to billet with friends and family in the community, as this is currently the safest option for evacuees."
A full map of the evacuation area and a communication board where people are asked to offer billeting is available on the city's website.
All residents in Merritt were also warned Monday morning to avoid using any water as the city's wastewater treatment plant failed.
"Flushing a toilet or running a faucet at this time will result in it backing up into your home," the warning said. "Do NOT use any water (until) further notice."
Meanwhile, 34 addresses in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen were placed under evacuation order late Sunday night because of flooding.
Residents near the Tulameen River in Electoral Area H were asked to leave the area immediately.