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Debris avalanches and debris flows warning yellow level for Eastern Norway

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 21.05.2019 07:00 to 22.05.2019 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Wednesday afternoon 22. May. 2019
  • Danger decrease: Thursday morning 23. May. 2019
  • Height: 0 - 2500 moh

Oppdatert informasjon -

Kommuner i Telemark, Buskerud og Oppland har blitt fjernet fra varslingsområdet.

Consequence

Some landslides are expected. A few large events may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Debris avalanches: Soil slides and rapid movement of saturated soil in steep terrain. Debris flows: A flow of water, soil and rocks in steep creeks. Surface runoff in steep terrain can cause streams to change regular flow patterns.

Advice

Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather and follow the weather radar. Keep away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge. Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides.

Description

The amount of water in the soil is significant. Steep slopes, as well as streams and river with high discharge are particularly exposed. Debris flows may reach the valley bottom even if they are triggered high in the terrain.