Norway’s new flooding has forced the cancellation of train services and the closure of roads

By The Local
A torrential downpour over the last weekend led to road closures and trains cancelling in Eastern Norway. In the early hours of this week, several regions have received red warnings due to increased flood risk.

Flytoget between Oslo Airport Central Station (Oslo Airport) has been impacted. There will be a fresh update on Monday, 12 noon.

Bane NOR announced on Sunday that Bergensbanen, the rail line between Geilo & Gol had been shut down due to a significant water accumulation. Reopening the Bergensbanen rail route is not expected to happen overnight. Bane NOR will provide an update on Monday.

Ostfold Line: Due to reduced track accessibility, there have also been delays on the Ostfold and Hauketo lines. On Monday, a status update is anticipated for this route at 12:00 noon.

On Sunday, Meteorologists warned of a danger from flooding in parts Drammensvassdraget. It affects several localities, including Sondre Land (including Ringerike), Gran, Jevnaker and Hole.

High water levels

Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate NVE is warning the Norwegian public that in the near future, the water levels of Tyrifjorden may reach those seen at the heights during Storm Hans.

A warning of orange has been issued in the area of lower Drammenselva River and Mjosa. Also, parts of Innlandet as well Viken. NTB (Norwegian news agency) reports that these alerts should remain in force until the early morning of Tuesday.

Flooding caused closures of many road segments including national road 7, between Bromma to Gol; county roads 2906 Liodden and Rukkedalsveien in Nesbyen. E134, between Steinbergveien – Loe bridges.

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