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Debris avalanches/shallow slides warning yellow level for parts of Østlandet

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 21.11.2019 07:00 to 22.11.2019 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Thursday morning 21. Nov. 2019
  • Danger decrease: Saturday morning 23. Nov. 2019
  • Height: 0 - 1000 moh

Oppdatert informasjon -

Kommuner i Buskerud, Oppland og Akershus har blitt lagt til varselet.

Consequence

Some landslides are expected. A few large events may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Debris avalanches/shallow slides: Soil slides and rapid movement of saturated soil in steep terrain.

Advice

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.