to glacial river surges in the river Múlakvísl conductivity in the river starts rising. This elevation of conductivity
can last several days
before an
actual river surge starts.The glacial outburst flood
can be expected to reach its maximum within a few hours. 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 Department
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