Amid heavy rains that triggered landslides for the second consecutive day, Norwegian emergency services undertook the evacuation of hundreds of individuals from various locations on Tuesday.
The Nordic region found itself under the grip of a storm, “Hans,” marked by forceful winds, torrential rain, and ongoing landslides, Reuters reported.
This tempestuous weather event disrupted daily life across the Nordics, leading to power outages, village flooding, and the suspension of public transportation services in the hardest-hit zones.
The impact of “Hans” was felt across several countries. After striking Sweden on Sunday and advancing to Norway on Monday, its effects extended to parts of Denmark and Finland.
In southern Norway, roads were obstructed, and vital train operations came to a standstill due to the inundation and landslides.
Notable incidents occurred as well. In the town of Valdres, a landslide caused the collapse of a house, fortunately without causing injuries.
Meanwhile, in Hemsedal, a small house was swept down a river by the force of the elements.
Earlier, on Monday, adverse weather conditions led to the derailment of a passenger train in Sweden, resulting in injuries to three individuals.
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B.C. Begley 