Residents Evacuated in Seyðisfjörður Over Avalanche Risk

2026-03-24 - 09:33

Residents in parts of Seyðisfjörður were required to leave their homes last night following an evacuation order issued due to avalanche risk. As reported by mbl.is, the evacuation came into effect at 20:00 and was issued by the Civil Protection Department in East Iceland. What's the Story? Evacuation ordered at 20:00 last night in Seyðisfjörður across zones SE01, SE02, SE04, SE24 and SE26 due to avalanche risk Expected duration until around midday today, according to police Restrictions in Neskaupstaður including no stay in commercial premises and limited access to block NE01 Safety Measures Enacted Authorities indicated the measure was precautionary in response to current weather conditions. Police stated the evacuation is expected to remain in place until around midday today, when conditions are forecast to improve. Further information on affected areas is available via map.is. Restrictions were also introduced in Neskaupstaður, where staying in commercial premises is not permitted. Access to block NE01, which contains commercial property, has been limited until today. Officials advised against travel during the weather event. “There is no travel weather while this weather passes. Mountain roads are closed or about to close, but roads in settlements are open,” the announcement says.