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Notable injection of rain falls following long dry stretch
NANAIMO — A lengthy stretch of summer-like conditions has given way to recent rains on the mid Island, with additional precipitation expected.
According to Environment Canada, 12.3 millimeters (mm) of rain fell at Nanaimo Airport on Sunday, Aug. 18 with more expected to fall this week.
Meteorologist Derek Lee said upwards of 30 mm of rain could hit the region by end of day Wednesday.
“Wednesday is probably when we have the biggest chance of something more organized with 10 to 15 millimeters for east Vancouver Island,” Lee said.