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Flood warning yellow level for Deler av Langfjella i Sør-Norge

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 28.06.2020 07:00 to 29.06.2020 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Sunday morning 28. Jun. 2020
  • Danger decrease: Monday afternoon 29. Jun. 2020

Consequence

Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. Rapid increase of discharge in streams and small rivers. May cause closed roads and bridges.

Advice

Stay informed on the situation. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). It is recommended to Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow.

Description

The combination of rain and continuous snow melting will increase water discharge. Rapid increase of discharge in small and medium sized rivers is expected. Water discharge is expected to rise in the major rivers. Hydropower production will in some cases act as flood control, and therefore the issued warning will not necessarily apply to all regulated waterways.