Kamloops-area drought rating intensifies as North and South Thompson basins reach level 3

Kamloops-area drought rating intensifies as North and South Thompson basins reach level 3

KAMLOOPS — The drought ratings on the North and South Thompson River basins continue to tick up following what was the warmest September on record in the Kamloops area. According to new data from the B.C. River Forecast Centre, the South Thompson River basin is at drought level 3 as of Thursday (Oct. 2), joining the North Thompson River basin which was moved to drought level 3 last week. Both river basins were at drought level 0 – the lowest pos…