The continued unprecedented dry and hot conditions in British Columbia’s southern Interior has prompted government to increase the drought level in the Okanagan to 4.

Effective immediately, recreational fishing in most streams and rivers has been closed in most areas of the South Okanagan.

As drought and water scarcity continues to rise for most of the southern half of British Columbia, the B.C. government is reminding everyone of the concerns about water supply security for users and the environment.

Drought and water scarcity continues to impact most of the southern half of British Columbia.

Drought continues to impact eastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Drought is affecting much of British Columbia, including many parts of the southern and central Interior.

Drought is affecting much of Vancouver Island and southern British Columbia, due to low spring rainfall amounts, as well as the recent extreme heat wave and record high temperatures in June and early July across the entire region.

Drought is affecting much of British Columbia, including many parts of the southern and central interior.

Drought is affecting most of southern British Columbia and the central Interior due to very low rainfall, exacerbated by the recent extreme heat wave.