Massive destruction and thousands without power. Norway counts losses after the storm
After storm "Amy" swept through southern and eastern Norway, both insurance companies and energy infrastructure operators have released initial data on the scale of the damage. Reports concern damaged properties, vehicles, flooded basements, and difficulties accessing electricity.
Residents of the southern part of the country are assessing the damage since Sunday morning.
Fot. Frode Stordal, Stian Brenden Maskinservice AS
Insurance companies are reporting high numbers of claims. Tryg has received over 1,000 complaints related to storm "Amy." So far, If has received 960 claims and is increasing the capacity of its claims service centers. Frende Forsikring estimates that the number of claims is nearly 400.
The most common issues are roof damage, flooding, fallen trees, and traffic-related damages. At the same time, other insurance companies, as reported by NRK, are also receiving more complaints and expect the number of claims to rise as people return home from their autumn holidays.
The most common issues are roof damage, flooding, fallen trees, and traffic-related damages. At the same time, other insurance companies, as reported by NRK, are also receiving more complaints and expect the number of claims to rise as people return home from their autumn holidays.
Thousands in Norway without power
Grid operator Elvia reported that more than 60,000 customers lost power due to the storm, especially in the regions of Viken, Innlandet, and parts of southern Norway. Technical teams worked around the clock, removing fallen trees, repairing transmission lines, and fixing local installations.
Some households remained without electricity even 24–48 hours after the outage. The company described the situation as one of the most serious network failures in recent years.
Some households remained without electricity even 24–48 hours after the outage. The company described the situation as one of the most serious network failures in recent years.
Map of Tryg Forsikring claims.Press materials Tryg Forsikring
Difficult situation on Norwegian roads
Road traffic in many areas was significantly disrupted. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) warns of difficult conditions, especially on mountain and coastal roads. There were blockages caused by fallen trees, flooded sections, and branches lying on the road.
In some places, temporary road closures and detours were necessary. Road services recommended limiting travel to essential trips only and adjusting speed to the prevailing conditions.
In some places, temporary road closures and detours were necessary. Road services recommended limiting travel to essential trips only and adjusting speed to the prevailing conditions.
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