Residents of Sukkertoppveien 1-5 received permission to return home during an information meeting about the Oslo landslide. However, students from Hasleveien 9 and 11 must remain evacuated due to ongoing rockfall risks.
The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute confirmed high danger levels persist in the area. Their experts continue analyzing the landslide zone for potential further collapses.
Andreas Eskelund from the student welfare organization said their goal is creating safe conditions for returns. He emphasized they want people back home as quickly as possible.
Approximately 220 students have been staying in hotels since Sunday night. Many remain separated from their personal belongings and medications.
Philip Ludvigsen, one evacuated student, described widespread frustration about the situation's development. He said much time has been spent waiting for updates from authorities.
The latest concrete information students received indicates hotel stays will continue through Tuesday night. Uncertainty remains about when they can permanently return.
Officials told residents the timeline involves days rather than weeks or months. Students will get three hours on Tuesday to collect essentials from their rooms.
Each student received 1,000 Norwegian kroner (approximately $95) for necessary purchases. Twins Christina and Sofia Gjesdal Stefanidou described buying underwear and socks at local stores.
Eskelund confirmed ongoing assessments about additional financial support. He noted the evaluation considers how long students must remain displaced.
Safety measures now include placing sand-filled containers around the landslide area. Workers will remove all loose rock masses using drone-operated machinery to prevent operator danger.
Contractors with specific landslide expertise will conduct this work, possibly operating around the clock. The approach aims to prevent further collapses in the immediate future.
Meanwhile, Sukkertoppveien residents celebrated their homecoming news. Housing board chairman Ove Arthur Brandt called it a pleasant development after two stressful days.
Brandt said residents handled the evacuation calmly and expressed satisfaction with the information provided. Though questions were critical, he felt answers from geologists and district medical officers provided reassurance.
The landslide occurred near Carl Berners plass, a major Oslo transportation hub. The incident highlights ongoing geological challenges in Norway's capital city, where steep terrain sometimes creates unstable conditions that endanger residential areas.
Authorities face the difficult balance between safety concerns and residents' desire to return home. The differing decisions for various buildings show how risk assessments can vary dramatically within small geographic areas.