Record rainfall causes severe flooding in south Norway

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Record rainfall causes severe flooding in south Norway -- Earth Changes -- Sott.net

Severe flooding has been reported in parts of southern Norway after heavy rain brought by storm Synne between 04 and 06 December 2015. Maudal in Gjesdal, Rogaland saw just under 300 mm of rain in 3 days.

 No injuries or deaths have been reported. However the flooding has caused some damage to roads, bridges and homes in Rogaland, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder counties. Around 100 families had to be evacuated from their homes in Eigersund, Rogaland county. Norway's state broadcaster, NRK, reports that around 30 farms have also been severely hit, suffering major damage.

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