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Abbotsford prepares to hold back flood waters by building tiger dams

Darpan News Desk City of Abbotsford, 28 Nov, 2021 11:04 PM

Abbotsford has been preparing for more floodwater as the Nooksack River overruns the dike. City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Police have been preparing in full force.

Closure of Highway 1 into Abbotsford is in effect to all traffic.

Abbotsford Fire trucks pumping water into the tiger dams.
Crews are working to set them up tonight on #BChwy1 in #Abbotsford to hold back Sumas River floodwaters. Working in collaboration with the Canadian military, Shxwowhamel Ventures, @AbbyPoliceDept @BCRCMP. #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/LqkAB2mz9m
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) November 29, 2021

Another look at the tiger dam we're setting up tonight on #BChwy1 in #Abbotsford to hold back Sumas River floodwaters. Working in collaboration with the Canadian military, Shxwowhamel Ventures, @AbbyPoliceDept @BCRCMP to create a barrier that works to address the #BCflood. pic.twitter.com/pG3e2EUTJV
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) November 29, 2021

An EVACUATION ORDER is issued for units 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 2842 Whatcom Rd. Residents must leave the area immediately.

An EVACUATION ALERT is issued for 36187, 36191, 36195, 36199, 36203, 36207, 36211, 36215, 36219 & 36223 Sandringham Dr.https://t.co/zsXwZJibaI pic.twitter.com/3uiRxWrCdg
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) November 29, 2021

HIGHWAY 1 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. This includes emergency, essential and construction vehicles. A dam is currently being built and no access will be possible.
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) November 29, 2021

Photo courtesy of City of Abbotsford (Twitter)

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