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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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