With 琉璃神社鈥檚 Mission Creek on the rise and rain in the forecast for the next few days, residents are urged to be careful near waterways.

鈥淎t this time of year, we always remind residents to stay safely back from creeks and creek banks which may be slippery or subject to erosion,鈥� said Haley Oliver, communications manager for Regional District Central Okanagan.

A Capital News employee noticed two people who seemed to be struggling to put a canoe in Mission Creek, against a strong current, on May 2.

鈥淲e know that creek levels across the region are rising with spring runoff after several warm days,鈥� added Oliver. 鈥淭he weather forecast also shows rain late this week which will likely mean creeks rise further.鈥�

Environment Canada is forecasting a chance of rain for today (May 3), showers or thunderstorms Friday and periods of rain for Saturday.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch for the Okanagan on May 2.

READ MORE: Rising river levels cause closure along 琉璃神社鈥檚 Mission Creek Greenway

gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com
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