Storm continues to sweep over the Nordics, causing landslides

A view shows damaged residential buildings in the aftermath of Storm Hans in Valdres, near Oslo, Norway August 8, 2023. NTB/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Norwegian emergency services evacuated hundreds of people in various locations on Tuesday, the second day that heavy rains caused landslides, with the risk of more, as a storm sweeps over the Nordics.

Strong winds, intense rain and landslides hit parts of the Nordic region, knocking out power lines, flooding villages and bringing public transport to a standstill in the worst-affected areas.