BC Hydro has issued a public safety advisory for a 6-kilometre stretch along the Puntledge River in the Barber's Hole/Nymph Falls area.

BC Hydro has issued a public safety advisory for a 6-kilometre stretch along the Puntledge River in the Barber's Hole/Nymph Falls area.

River flow is currently 3x normal rate as the Puntledge River powerhouse is down for planned maintenance work.

Comox Valley Search and Rescue is advising residents to use caution in the area.

Work is scheduled to continue until September 23 with temporary safety signage in place.