Students evacuated after Sunday's landslide at Carl Berner in Oslo remain in temporary housing. Officials confirmed Wednesday they cannot yet return to their homes.
The director of student housing organization SiO told reporters that contractors currently focus on securing the landslide area. This work must happen before residents can safely return.
Student residents will not pay rent during their displacement. The housing organization has not finalized other compensation details.
Officials arranged for students to stay in hotels through the weekend. Some might return earlier if conditions improve.
Carl Berner is a major transportation hub in eastern Oslo. The landslide damaged several student housing buildings in this densely populated area.
The situation highlights Oslo's vulnerability to geological hazards. Many residential areas in the Norwegian capital sit on challenging terrain that requires constant monitoring.
What caused this landslide? Authorities have not yet determined the exact trigger. Geological surveys and weather conditions likely played roles in the ground collapse.