Evacuation ordered in Abbotsford area as rain continues in southern B.C.

An evacuation order has been issued for the Huntingdon Village area of Abbotsford, as rain continues to fall on already sodden southern B.C.

Residents have been told they must leave the area immediately as emergency crews work to support the evacuation effort.

Flood watches were also issued overnight for the Tulameen, Similkameen, Coldwater and Nicola rivers.

The second in a series of atmospheric rivers moved in Saturday bringing steady rainfall that Environment Canada doesn't expect to let up until this afternoon. However, a third atmospheric river, possibly one of even greater intensity, is forecast to arrive on Tuesday.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for 18 properties in the Pemberton Meadows area, while the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has done so for another 49 properties outside Merritt and Spences Bridge. Residents there have been advised to pack essential items and be ready to leave at a moment's notice if conditions worsen.