Water flows over a dam at the Braskereidfoss Power plant, Norway after floodgates did not open properly, on August 9, 2023. Norwegian authorities said on August 9 thousands had been evacuated following massive floods and that they were considering blowing open a dam after the floodgates failed to open. Norway's armed forces said they had been asked to assist police at the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power station, which lies along the Glomma river -- the longest in Norway -- to evaluate whether the gates would need to be blasted open.,Image: 795630858, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Norway OUT, Model Release: no

The Braskreidfoss Power plant is pictured in Braskereidfoss, Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Authorities in Norway are considering blowing up a dam at risk of bursting after days of heavy rain to prevent downstream communities from getting deluged. The Glama, Norway’s longest and most voluminous river, is dammed at the the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power plant, which was under water and out of operation on Wednesday.,Image: 795608770, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. No Use in Norway NORWAY OUT MANDATORY CREDIT, Model Release: no