不列颠哥伦比亚省面临多年干旱，2023 年是有记录以来最干旱的一年，积雪量也低于历史最低水平。 British Columbia faces multi-year drought, with 2023 being its driest year on record and lower-than-ever snowpack levels.
不列颠哥伦比亚省可能面临“陌生的”干旱，因为持续的干旱状况可以追溯到 2022 年，到今年夏天将出现“多年”降水不足的情况。 British Columbia may face "unfamiliar territory" with drought as persistent drought conditions extend back to 2022, heading into this summer with "multi-year" precipitation deficits. 卫星图像显示，与 2023 年相比，不列颠哥伦比亚省的河流更窄更浅。 Satellite images show rivers running narrower and shallower than in 2023, B.C. 有记录以来最干旱的一年。 's driest year on record. 由于平均积雪量低于历史最低水平，河流预报中心的戴夫·坎贝尔预计会产生累积效应，包括水资源短缺和挑战。 With average snowpack levels lower than ever recorded, River Forecast Centre's Dave Campbell expects cumulative effects, including water scarcity and challenges.