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Debris avalanches and debris flows warning yellow level for parts of Sør-Norge

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 10.07.2021 07:00 to 11.07.2021 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Saturday morning 10. Jul. 2021
  • Danger decrease: Sunday morning 11. Jul. 2021
  • Height: 0 - 2500 moh

Consequence

Some landslides are expected. A few large slides may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Debris avalanches/shallow slides are soil slides and rapid movement of saturated soil in steep terrain. Debris flows are a "flood" of water, soil and rocks in steep creeks. Surface runoff in steep terrain can cause streams to change regular flow patterns. Debris flows may reach the valley bottom even if they are triggered high in the terrain.

Advice

Keep away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge. Keep water paths and culverts free of gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides.

Description

Heavy rain is expected. The amount of precipitation, and its location, is somewhat uncertain. Some landslides are expected. A few large slides may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed. Groundwater levels are high.