Glacial outburst flood in Múlakvísl declining

Glacial outburst flood in Múlakvísl is slowly declining.

Electrical conductivity increased rapidly between 6 and 7 this morning and peaked around 580 µS/cm and has since then slowly decreased. At 14:40 the conductivity measured about 330 µS/cm.

There is still lots of water in the river.

People are advised to stay away from the river due to gas pollution, the river is showing a dark colour and smells of sulphur.

The Met office, Police, Civil Protection and Road administration continue to follow the situation.