‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 12, 2025 at 03:55 AM

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Intense rainfall from an "atmospheric river" caused catastrophic flooding in the Pacific Northwest of North America this week, prompting widespread evacuations. Tens of thousands of people in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia were ordered to evacuate on Thursday as rivers overflowed. Western Washington state, particularly areas south of Seattle and Tacoma, experienced the most severe impact, with roughly 100,000 residents under evacuation orders. While hundreds of properties in Abbotsford, British Columbia, were also at risk, there have been no reports of casualties or missing people. Although the rains have eased, officials warn that the effects of the floodwaters will persist for several days.

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