Stavanger Aftenblad: Key Updates on the Crisis Committee and Flood Warnings
Sunday, 8 September 2024, 21:30
Severe Weather Warnings Prompt Crisis Committee Activation
On Monday, orange flood warnings were issued for parts of Eastern Norway and Trøndelag. Meteorologist Iselin Skjervagen warns residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas experiencing high rainfall, where significant impacts may arise.
Preparedness and Precautions
Statsforvalteren in Innlandet has activated a crisis committee, urging the public to take necessary precautions. The rising groundwater levels and high soil saturation are raising the risk of landslides and flooding.
- Residents are advised to keep away from large rivers and steep slopes.
- Weather forecasts predict between 40-80 mm of rain in Eastern Norway.
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