Red weather warning issued for floods in western Norway
The weather warning was upgraded by forecasters on Tuesday afternoon, and the expected rainfall was compared to the extreme weather event Jakob that drenched western Norway in October 2024.
When a red weather warning is issued, the public is advised to secure their valuables. During red weather, it is 'very likely there will be widespread damage, travel and power disruption and even risk to life,' according to Norwegian forecasting site Yr.
Meanwhile, warning site Varsom has said that the consequences of the rainfall could be extensive flooding, erosion damage and flood damage to buildings and infrastructure that could close roads and bridges.
The red weather warning will apply to central and inner parts of Vestland, with between 80 and 120 millimetres of rain expected in the region and up to 150 millimetres in some areas.
A yellow rain warning has been issued for large parts of Vestland, Rogaland and Møre og Romsdal counties, with between 60 and 100 millimetres of precipitation expected.
An orange flood warning would apply to Bergen, and the flood peak isn't expected until Wednesday evening or early Thursday.
The public has been asked to consider whether planned journeys are necessary or if they are sufficiently prepared for potential shower outages.
Bane Nor has cancelled the night train on the Bergen Line. Highway 13 in Tyssedal will be closed from 9pm, and County Road 55 at Esebotn will be closed on Wednesday from 10am.
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