Skip to Content

Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding and evacuations

KIFI

By JAN M. OLSEN
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A dam in southern Norway partially burst after days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous region and forced downstream communities to evacuate. Authorities initially considered blowing up part of the dam at the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power plant on the Glåma, Norway’s longest and most voluminous river. The idea was to prevent downstream communities from being inundated by using a limited, controlled blast to release pressure on the dam. But a police spokesman said that proposal was scrapped after water later broke through the structure. Now officials are hopeful that they will see a gradual, even leveling of the water.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content