Foreign Office issues travel warnings for two countries as storms hit northern Europe
07.08.2023 - 17:09
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Brits travelling to northern Europe have been warned of stormy weather as heavy rain and strong winds hit the Baltic Sea region. The extreme conditions have caused major travel disruption across countries in the area and have resulted in the death of one person.
An extreme weather warning has been issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for southern Norway. It said: “Be aware of the current extreme weather warning issue for southern Norway, including Oslo, due to heavy rain and risk of floods and landslides.” It added that more information on forecasts and warnings is available on the Varsom website.
The FCDO has also updated its travel advice for Slovenia. It said: “A red weather warning is in place for much of Slovenia due to heavy rain and flooding and Slovenia’s national emergency flood plan is active. “
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It added: “You should follow the instructions of local officials and avoid unnecessary travel in parts of Slovenia. You can monitor the current weather forecast and warnings at MeteoAlarm.”
In Sweden three people were taken to hospital after two passenger carriages were derailed in Hudiksvall, a town 174 miles north of the Swedish capital Stockholm, police said. The derailment happened because “the embankment has been undermined by the heavy rain and landslides”, officers said.
Ferry services linking Poland to Sweden, two German islands to mainland Germany and Norway to Denmark have been suspended. Ferries and water taxis to the German islands of Hiddensee and Ruegen were cancelled for Monday and Tuesday morning, and holidaymakers have been asked to change their travel plans to Wednesday.
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