Dozens of students in Oslo fled their homes with only the clothes they wore. A landslide near Carl Berner forced immediate evacuations from student housing blocks.
Student Didrik Urberg Johannesen described grabbing his school bag and throwing in socks before escaping. That became his only change of clothes.
Twin nursing students Christina and Sofia Gjesdal Stefanidou managed only small items in a shoulder bag. They left behind essentials and school materials.
Landslides began Sunday evening in a slope within a residential area. More rock fell Monday morning. Authorities still cannot say when residents might return home.
Students describe chaotic evacuation scenes with conflicting instructions. Many had no time to collect belongings before being bused to hotels.
A group visited stores Monday seeking socks, toothbrushes, underwear and possibly some clothes. Sofia noted she had to buy a charger immediately.
Her sister Christina lacks her school computer with exams approaching. The timing creates academic stress for evacuated students.
Didrik worries about insurance coverage as he turns 21 this year. That marks his final year under parental coverage.
Student Edward Worrall evacuated without socks. He initially mistook the landslide noise for someone dropping something.
Couple Lotte and Rob left for groceries with just a small bag containing wallet and phone. They returned to find their building closed.
Insurance expert Bjarne Aani Rysstad said policies might cover basic necessities missed during evacuations. Each case requires individual assessment.
Oslo municipality works with student welfare organization SiO to identify needs. Many evacuees have only what they wore during evacuation.
University of Oslo may postpone exams for affected students. The university maintains ongoing dialogue with student housing authorities.
The situation highlights how quickly ordinary life can disrupt when natural disasters strike residential areas. Students face both immediate practical challenges and longer-term academic uncertainties.