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Hot weekend weather sets record

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 May, 2023 10:07 AM

Warm weather in B-C is tapering off after abnormally high temperatures set new records in several communities over the weekend.

Environment and Climate Change Canada says Saturday saw historic high temperatures in places like Kamloops, Kelowna and Prince George, reaching almost 32 degrees in some cases.

The warm temperatures come a day after records were broken on Friday in cities like Victoria and Abbotsford.

Temperatures Sunday afternoon have fallen below 28 degrees, with rain in the forecast Monday for several interior cities.

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