Flash flood and landslide risk remains dangerously high

An orange danger warning remains in place for flash floods and landslides in parts of eastern Norway and southern Trøndelag.

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Several roads and tunnels have been impacted by the severe weather.

The E6 is closed due to flooding, and the Helltunnelen in Trøndelag is closed as water has accumulated inside.

On Monday, Energy Minister Terje Aasland received a briefing from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) regarding the potential weather-related hazards affecting Innlandet and southern Trøndelag.

Aasland emphasised the need for municipalities in these vulnerable regions to elevate their preparedness levels to prevent significant damage.

He also highlighted the importance of factoring in such extreme weather events when planning future infrastructure, with the aim of minimising the impact on communities as extreme weather becomes more frequent.

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Norway signs global AI convention

Norway’s Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl signed the Council of Europe’s AI Convention, the first global legally binding agreement on AI regulation, during a meeting in Vilnius on September 5th.

The convention aims to address AI-related crimes that can impact people, businesses, and governments.

At the convention, Mehl emphasised the need for international cooperation to tackle these challenges.

Wet week ahead for southern Norway, calmer weather in the East

According to meteorologists, southern Norway is in for a wet and stormy week.

Unstable air masses will bring stormy weather to the region in the coming days.

However, conditions are expected to improve in eastern Norway, where the weather will become drier as the week progresses.

Norway and China sign climate cooperation agreement

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed an agreement on closer climate cooperation on Tuesday.

The declaration focuses on reducing greenhouse gases, preserving biodiversity, and fostering green industries and jobs.

Authorities, companies, and organisations from both nations will participate in the collaboration, with foreign ministers meeting every two years to review progress and set new goals.

The signing took place during Prime Minister Støre’s official visit to China, which concludes on Wednesday.