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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Avalanche in Val Ridanna, the 26-year-old Italian hospitalized in Innsbruck has died

A 26-year-old woman has died in Innsbruck after being injured in an avalanche, bringing the total death toll to three.

Mar 22 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Avalanche in Val Ridanna, Laura Santino dies: the 26-year-old Italian was hospitalized in Innsbruck

Laura Santino, a 26-year-old from Italy, has died following a severe avalanche incident in Val Ridanna while skiing.

Mar 22 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Avalanches, deaths tripled compared to last year. The guide to avoid risks

Italy has seen a tripling of avalanche-related deaths this season, prompting calls for enhanced safety awareness.

Mar 21 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

At least two dead in Italian avalanche

An avalanche in northern Italy has resulted in at least two fatalities and several injuries, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.

Mar 21 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror avalanche kills 2 and sweeps 10 away as major search and rescue launched

An avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, killed two people and left ten swept away, prompting a major search and rescue operation.

Mar 21 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Area evacuated in Ísafjörður as severe weather approaches

An evacuation has taken place in Ísafjörður due to an impending snowstorm and risk of avalanches in the area.

Mar 19 • 19:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Most Important Thing About Tunnels Is to Get Rid of the Most Dangerous Roads

The Icelandic Minister of Infrastructure prioritizes the Fljótagöng tunnel project to improve safety, against some local demands for different tunnels due to recurrent avalanche risks.

Mar 19 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Weather Warnings: Avalanches from Kirkjubólshlíð

Severe weather warnings are in place due to the risk of avalanches in Kirkjubólshlíð, Iceland.

Mar 19 • 06:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði closed at midnight and uncertainty about Öxnadalsheiði

Holtavörðuheiði will be closed at midnight due to severe weather, with possible closures on Öxnadalsheiði expected tomorrow morning.

Mar 18 • 19:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Some roads closed or uncertain due to avalanche risk

Several roads in Iceland are either closed or have uncertain conditions due to the risk of avalanches.

Mar 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Over 120 avalanches have fallen since Thursday

More than 120 avalanches have been reported since Thursday in Iceland, raising concerns about safety in the affected areas.

Mar 17 • 22:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Residents are no longer confined indoors, but avalanche risk remains

Residents in the affected areas of Iceland can now venture outside as restrictions ease; however, the threat of avalanches continues to pose a risk.

Mar 17 • 16:44 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration warns of avalanche danger on the roads in the north

Roads in northern Norway are at risk of avalanches due to steep terrain and narrow valleys, leading to a significant avalanche warning for Southern Troms and Indre Troms regions.

Mar 17 • 15:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Upcoming interest rate decision and avalanche danger in the West

Experts predict that interest rates will remain unchanged as Iceland faces economic cooling and the risk of avalanches on the northwest coast.

Mar 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Still warnings and uncertainty level due to avalanche risk

Warnings and uncertainty levels are in place across various regions in Iceland due to the risk of avalanches and severe weather conditions.

Mar 17 • 07:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Impassability and closures due to snowstorm and avalanche danger

Iceland faces significant challenges with impassable roads and closures due to a snowstorm and the threat of avalanches.

Mar 17 • 07:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ólafsfjarðarmúla closed due to avalanche

The Ólafsfjarðarmúla road has been closed following an avalanche near Siglufjörður in Iceland.

Mar 16 • 20:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Never seen floods fall in this place during an eighteen-year career

Avalanches have struck near Siglufjörður, Iceland, prompting reflections on extreme winter weather conditions.

Mar 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Two avalanches near settlements in Siglufjörður

Two avalanches have fallen near Siglufjörður, prompting safety measures and evacuations in the area.

Mar 15 • 15:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Avalanches, impassability, and difficult driving conditions in northeastern blizzard weather

A severe blizzard has caused avalanches and made driving conditions extremely hazardous in northeastern Iceland.

Mar 15 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Some smaller avalanches and evacuations in effect in Ísafjörður and Siglufjörður

Smaller avalanches have triggered evacuations in Ísafjörður and Siglufjörður, Iceland.

Mar 15 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Disturbance at the airport and the first female competitor

An Icelandic business faces issues after airport stores are locked due to a lease dispute with Isavia, amid local weather concerns, while also highlighting an upcoming cooking competition featuring the nation's first female contestant.

Mar 15 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Avalanches fell above Ísafjörður and in Ólafsfjörður

Avalanches have occurred in Iceland, specifically near Ísafjörður and Ólafsfjörður, raising safety concerns in the area.

Mar 15 • 10:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Warning Level Declared Due to Avalanche Danger in the Northern Vestfjords

A warning has been issued regarding the risk of avalanches in the Northern Vestfjords of Iceland.

Mar 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Closure of Flateyrarveg and the road through Súðavíkurhlíð at midnight due to avalanche risk

Flateyrarveg and the road around Súðavíkurhlíð were closed at midnight due to the high risk of avalanches.

Mar 14 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report of avalanche at Høgevarde

Authorities confirm that no one was caught in the avalanche reported at Høgevarde in Flå, Norway, and ongoing searches indicate that the avalanche is old.

Mar 14 • 16:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Avalanche in Telemark - Information about ski tracks into the avalanche

An avalanche has occurred in Telemark, Norway, with reports of ski tracks leading into the affected area, prompting a significant emergency response.

Mar 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

“Strange that there have been no fatalities there”

Bragi Thoroddsen, the mayor of Sudavik, expresses concerns about the persistent avalanche risks in the area, emphasizing the urgent need for safety measures.

Mar 14 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Two avalanches struck Davíð's car in Súðavíkurhlíð

Two avalanches impacted a car belonging to a man named Davíð in the Súðavíkurhlíð area of Iceland.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Feared for his life when an avalanche hit his car

An individual recounted a harrowing experience of survival when an avalanche struck his vehicle.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Several avalanches have fallen and closed the Flateyrarveg road this evening

Avalanches have caused the closure of the Flateyrarveg road in the Westfjords of Iceland due to safety concerns.

Mar 12 • 17:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Three avalanches have fallen above Flateyri

Three avalanches occurred near the village of Flateyri in Iceland, raising concerns about safety and accessibility in the area.

Mar 12 • 16:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Six avalanches have fallen and the road is closed

Six avalanches have fallen on the road in Súðavíkurhlíð, leading to its closure due to difficult travel conditions in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Mar 12 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Woman cheated death - still a high risk of avalanches in the mountains

A Polish woman survived an avalanche at Kebnekaise with minor injuries, while experts warn of significant avalanche danger in the area.

Mar 11 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Widespread avalanches on Saanatunturi in Kilpisjärvi – moderate danger in the mountain areas

Avalanche conditions have been dangerous in Kilpisjärvi, with widespread avalanches occurring over the weekend due to favorable conditions.

Mar 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Nose that Saves: Rescue Dogs Can Find a Person Even Several Meters Under Snow

Rescue dogs play a crucial role in locating individuals trapped under snow in avalanches, with well-trained dogs capable of detecting victims buried up to four meters deep.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Several closed roads in Finnmark

Several roads in Finnmark, Norway, are closed due to severe weather conditions and snow avalanches.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Orange warning for slush avalanches in Troms and parts of Nordland

An orange warning has been issued for slush avalanche risks in Troms and parts of Nordland, effective from Friday morning, due to rising temperatures and heavy precipitation.

Mar 5 • 09:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Holidays ended in tragedy for one: Austria reports how many lives the avalanche took this season

Austria reports a significant number of avalanche-related deaths in a recent report, particularly between February 15 and 24, where 14 fatalities occurred.

Mar 4 • 10:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

High avalanche danger in Swedish mountains

There is a significant risk of avalanches in the western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains, reaching level four on a five-point scale, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast.

Mar 3 • 17:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Danger from Avalanches: "There is no right to rescue"

In Austria, the winter season has seen a disturbing rise in avalanche fatalities, prompting calls for better safety awareness among skiers and stricter regulations.

Feb 28 • 15:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed

Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði have been closed due to hazardous road conditions, including snow avalanche risks in certain areas.

Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hellisheiði, Holtavörðuheiði, and Fjarðarheiði all closed

Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.

Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in several places - warns against travel in avalanche terrain

Norway's water resources and energy directorate has issued a red danger level warning for high avalanche risks in several regions, advising the public to avoid avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 26 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Ski areas are still heavily plagued by avalanches and fatalities

At least six skiers have lost their lives in avalanche accidents in Austria over the past week, highlighting ongoing dangers in ski areas.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Two women dead due to avalanche in Upper Savoy

Two women skiing in Upper Savoy, eastern France, were found dead in an avalanche, raising the death toll from avalanches this season to 30.

Feb 24 • 19:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Haute-Savoie: two female skiers die buried in an avalanche

Two female skiers were found dead after being buried in an avalanche in Haute-Savoie, France.

Feb 24 • 17:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Significant avalanche danger across the country: – Avoid all avalanche terrain

Norway faces significant avalanche risks as several regions in Southern Norway are under a level 4 warning, advising people to stay away from avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

NVE warns: Expects great avalanche danger over large parts of Southern Norway

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has issued a red warning for significant avalanche danger in various regions of Southern Norway including Jotunheimen, Indre Sogn, Indre Fjordane, Voss, and Hardanger.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish man dead in Austrian avalanches

A Swedish man in his 30s is among the seven fatalities in the recent avalanche incidents occurring in the Austrian Alps due to extreme snow conditions.

Feb 23 • 16:58 UTC

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