Strong Winds and Heavy Snow Cause Chaos in Agder
Snow and strong winds have caused havoc in Agder since Monday morning. This has led to numerous power outages, closed roads, and train and flight disruptions. according to NRK.
Trees Fall on Cars, Power Lines
Several trees have fallen on cars and power lines, causing damage and power outages. Police in Agder report that four incidents involved trees falling on cars.
- In Arendal, a tree fell on a car while the driver was waiting for another tree to be removed.
- In Kristiansand, a tree fell on a car at Riksvei 9, near the border with Vennesla. No one was injured.
- In Flekkefjord, a tree fell on a car at Søppelbilen.
- In Langangsveien in Arendal, a tree fell on a car, trapping two people inside for a while.
Over 5,500 households in Agder are without power as of 20:30 on Monday. The situation is expected to improve throughout the night.
- In Risør, 1,242 customers are affected.
- Apple Levy says they expect power to be restored to most customers by Tuesday morning.
Bogged-Down Train
A train from Oslo to Stavanger got stuck in snow between Sira and Kristiansand on Monday morning. Passengers had to get off and walk to the next station.
Flight Delays
Flights have also been delayed and canceled due to the weather. At Kristiansand Airport, strong winds caused problems on Monday morning.
School Closures
Many schools in Agder are closed on Tuesday due to power outages and snowy roads. Some kindergartens and after-school care programs are also closed.
Superspeed Delayed
Superspeed’s departure from Kristiansand on Tuesday at 08:00 has been postponed due to weather conditions. The new departure time is 18:30. The return journey is delayed until 21:45.
Bjelland School Closed
Bjelland School, SFO, and kindergarten will be closed on Tuesday due to power outages caused by the snow storm. Parents with children in after-school care at Laudal should contact the municipality for alternative arrangements.
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