Water flows into several houses – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

Four houses in Tønsberg and two in Åsgårdstrand are affected. Right after At 07.00 this morning, fire crews went out to several houses in Tolvsrød, Tønsberg and Åsgårdstrand after reports of water in basements. Water in water – When I was going to pick up the newspaper, I splashed out in ten centimeters of water, says resident Erling Elverum. He initially thought it was a water leak, but eventually saw that the fields were overflowing with water from the last few days of heavy snow and rain. – We are so low that it just flooded in here, so a large lake has formed in the yard. It went quickly from Elverum plump outside to water inside the houses. Maybe only fifteen minutes, he thinks. – There were huge amounts that came. Photo: Magnus Skatvedt Iversen – Part of Granlyveien in Tolvsrød looks more like a lake and the storm water has so far washed into three homes there. We have been able to open one cistern lid and get some water out, but we have also asked for assistance from the salvage vehicle from Sandefjord fire and rescue, says fire chief Rune Loraas. Several gardens in a housing estate in Tønsberg are overflowing with water. Photo: Magnus Skatvedt Iversen / news The fire brigade is at Tolvsrød with three vehicles and is cooperating with the municipality. The fire brigade is on site to remove the water. Photo: Magnus Skatvedt Iversen / news – They have to find a solution for the water that is out. Now it has stopped raining, so there will be nothing more. In Tønsberg, they have had a drain opened and the water has started to run away, says duty leader in Sør-East 110, Tom Berger. – But there is a lot of water on the outside. Vestfold fire service is working to find a solution Photo: Vestfold fire service Lake on land – We had very heavy rain last night and in the morning today. This has resulted in a large lake on a piece of land. That water is now penetrating several houses at the address, says Berger. In Åsgårdstrand it is the same reason. A field that is overflowing with water and seeping into some homes. A lot of water on a nearby field causes problems for nearby homeowners. Photo: Vestfold fire brigade The heavy rain on the night of Wednesday has led to a lot of water in gardens. Photo: Magnus Skatvedt Iversen / news



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