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Debris avalanches and debris flows warning orange level for Vestland fylke og nord i Rogaland fylke

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Orange level

Published: Valid: from 18.11.2020 07:00 to 19.11.2020 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Tuesday morning 17. Nov. 2020
  • Danger decrease: Thursday morning 19. Nov. 2020
  • Height: 0 - 1500 moh

Oppdatert informasjon -

Jord- og flomskredvarsel for tirsdag 17.11 er utvidet med følgende kommuner: Bykle, Sandnes, Strand og Gjesdal.
  • Oppdatert informasjon -
    Varselet gjelder fra tirsdag.
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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. Debris flows: A "flood" of water, soil and rocks in steep creeks. Surface runoff in steep terrain can cause streams to change regular flow patterns. Many landslide events are expected, some with considerable consequences. Major events may reach settlements, roads and railways. Along the watercourses in the flood areas: High discharge can lead to excavation of masses at the foot of slopes. Rapid lowering of water levels after flood can also cause local landslides.

Advice

Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather, the landslide and flood situation, and follow the weather radar. Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides. Municipalities, Counties and other emergency operators should continuously evaluate the need for preparedness and prevention measures.

Description

The soil is water-saturated. Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed. The issued warning is in the upper part of the warning level.