Icelandic Met Office Expands Landslide Warning for Eastfjords Amidst Saturated Ground Conditions

The Icelandic Met Office has expanded its landslide warning area to include the northern Eastfjords, effective from October 1st through early Friday morning, October 2nd, 2026. This warning follows reports of flooding and debris flows, with the ground already saturated from repeated heavy rainfall. Further precipitation could trigger additional rockfalls and debris flows, particularly impacting roads below steep slopes. Travelers are advised to check current road and weather information.