Canada deployed the air force on Wednesday to help British Columbia deal with massive floods that cut access to the country's largest port and stranded thousands with more rain expected in coming days, Trend reports citing Reuters.
Mudslides triggered by heavy rains destroyed several major roads and killed at least one person, with officials warning the death toll could rise.
Several towns have been completely cut off and food was starting to run low in the town of Hope, 100 miles (160 km) east of Vancouver.
Pastor Jeff Kuhn said a quarter of the town's 6,000 residents were seeking shelter.