A state of emergency has been declared in the Canadian western province of British Columbia after a major storm cut road and rail links in the region, APA reports citing BBC.
The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to help thousands of stranded residents who have been trapped since the storm hit overnight on Sunday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged assistance during a visit to Washington DC and said troops would help rebuild.
One woman was killed in a landslide, and two people are missing.
Officials expect more fatalities to be confirmed in the coming days.
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