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Friday, September 20, 2024

Storm Wreaks Havoc in Os Municipality

Published: 2024-08-24

A severe storm hit Os municipality near Bergen on Saturday morning, causing significant damage.

Parts of the roof of a four-unit residential building were blown off, landing about 100 meters away and hitting a wall.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, although some residents have been evacuated as a precaution.

The storm also damaged another residential building, vehicles, and scattered roof tiles.

Additionally, the Nore Neset sports facility suffered extensive damage, leading to its temporary closure.

Meteorologists have issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of Western Norway, with more showers expected throughout the day.