Norwegian fruit farmers are seeking compensation for poor harvests due to extreme weather conditions, with over 1,000 farmers applying for compensation this year, compared to under 500 last year, as cold weather destroyed crops in the west and north, while drought hit the east and inland areas.

Several roads have been closed as a result of landslides and flooding.

On Friday, it was measured 12.8 degrees C in Folldal, over 30 degrees warmer than on the same day last year.

The last two nights have been cold in the country. In Hedmark, the 56-year-old cold record for July has been beaten.

A new heat record for January. Sunndalsøra in Nordmøre measured 19 plus degrees in the morning.