Worst Storm in 200 years in Norway – Houses swept away by insane floods

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This is the worst storm in 200 years in Norway.

Houses have been swept away after more than 170mm of rainfall in 48 hours in the south-west near Eigersund.

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Houses have been swept away during a huge storm that is currently battering Norway since two days.

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On the southern parts of the country more than 170mm rain fell within 48 hours. Even a bridge has collapsed:

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This is the worst flooding to hit Norway since 1897.

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The heavy storm and torrential rains have flooded roads, uprooted trees, immersed many houses and triggered at least 30 mudslides and rockslides.

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100 homes in the south-western town of Eigersund have been evacuated.

The weather is getting crazy.

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