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Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation. Extensive floods, erosion damage and flood damage to buildings and infrastructure. Extreme situation that occurs very rarely, requires immediate attention and may cause severe damagesEmergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents. Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Stay informed on the situation.

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Severe situation that occurs rarely, requires contingency preparedness and may cause severe damagesKeep away from rivers and streams with high flow. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Stay informed on the situation. Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents.

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Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation. Extensive floods, erosion damage and flood damage to buildings and infrastructure. Situation that requires vigilance and may cause local damagesEmergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents. Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Stay informed on the situation.

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Heavy rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, 80-120 mm/24h, there is a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall, locally 120-150 mm/24h. Most rain is expected in the period from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening. Risk of flooding of low-lying densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads can be closed. Many journeys will have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in a few places. Some places may temporarily lose the road connection, often several days. Buildings and structures can collapse as a result of the rainfall. Danger to life in fast flowing/deep water. Danger of long power outages.Consider the need for preventive measures. Follow the advice of emergency authorities, both local and governmental. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Avoid driving in flood water without knowing how deep it is. Carefully consider whether the journey is necessary. Prepare your home for a potentially long power outage.

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