Kelowna

Photo: Jennifer Zielinski - Castanet

The City of Kelowna set up temporary pumps at the Water Street Boat Launch and the Royal Avenue beach access to help minimize potential flooding in the downtown area due to the high lake level.

The current lake level has exceeded 10 cm over full pool.

Pumps started running Monday and will continue until the lake has receded to a safe level.

For public safety, the Royal Avenue beach access will be closed while the pumps are in place. Residents are asked to stay away from crews and equipment working.