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Welcome rain ‘not enough’ for farmers

June 22, 2023

Most of Southern Norway, which has been sweltering through unusual heat, was refreshed with welcome rain this week. State authorities said it has reduced...

Fires, heat, drought can spoil summer

June 16, 2023

Millions of Norwegians are starting summer holidays in the midst of high fire danger, water restrictions and a heat wave. Bans have already been...

Rain helps ease water restrictions

October 5, 2022

Some autumn storms with lots of rain have raised water levels in mountain reservoirs, and eased the need for restrictions on water consumption in...

Oslo still needs to save water

June 18, 2022

Even though it's finally been raining in the Norwegian capital, and quite a lot at times, it still hasn't been enough to sufficiently raise...

Water warnings high despite rain

May 24, 2022

Some welcome rain over Southern Norway in the past few days has reduced forest fire danger but water shortages loom, especially in Oslo. Not...

Oslo set sunshine record

April 4, 2022

It was raining in Oslo on Monday, finally providing some welcome precipitation at a time of looming water shortages. Never before has the Norwegian...