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Several areas in Västra Götaland County have been affected by flooding, and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued warnings about rain and high water discharge. Find out what you can do before, during and after a flood.

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    Flooding in western Sweden

    Parts of Bohuslän have been hit by flooding following heavy rain overnight and this morning.

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    • High water discharge
      Yellow Warning

      Bohuslän, Dalsland, and southwestern Värmland provinces

      Description of incident

      Large rainfall amounts lead to high flows in ditches and small streams, with local flooding as consequence.

      What should I think about?

      Avoid driving through the water and take steps to protect your property in affected areas. Risk of flooding near watercourses and in sensitive or low-lying areas, with an impact on, for example, buildings, roads and viaducts. Clear storm drains and other waterways so that the water can flow away unimpeded. Risk of flooding along lakes and watercourses.

      Comments

      The rain has been ongoing since Wednesday night and is expected to subside towards this afternoon today (October 8). Rainfall amounts are uncertain and may vary locally.

      Where?

      Bohuslän, Dalsland, and southwestern Värmland provinces

      When

      8 October 10:00 – 9 October 06:00

    • Rain
      Yellow Warning

      Parts of Gävleborg County

      What happens?

      Rain is expected from Thursday morning, which will occasionally become heavy during the day. From Thursday evening, large amounts of rain may also fall locally in a short period of time. The rain will ease off during Friday morning, but by then a total of 60–100 mm may fall. It is also expected to be very windy during the night towards Friday and during Friday morning, with very strong gusts of wind.

      Description of incident

      On Thursday, a rain area will move in. Large amounts of rain are expected until Friday morning. Locally, there may even be large amounts in a short time.

      What should I think about?

      Flooding can occur in, for example, basements and stormwater systems. Check if you can seal your basement, or move items that are at risk of being damaged by water. Clear gutters, storm drains and other waterways so that the water can flow away unimpeded. Roads and underpasses may be flooded, avoid driving through the water. Travel times may increase due to poor visibility and risk of hydroplaning. Allow more time for your journey and adjust the speed according to road conditions.

      When

      8 October 12:00 – 9 October 05:00

    • Wind
      Yellow Warning

      Parts of Gävleborg and Uppsala counties.

      What happens?

      During Thursday and Friday, a low pressure area will pass eastward over the area, causing the northerly wind to increase, starting in Gävleborg County. Gusts can reach 18-22 m/s, and near the coast gusts can reach up to 25 m/s. The wind will peak during the night and morning and then subside.

      Description of incident

      Thursday evening and Friday it will be very windy in the north. Fallen trees may lead to limited access.

      What should I think about?

      Roads may be blocked by fallen trees or branches. There is a risk of delays or cancelled departures in public transport. Anchor and secure loose objects, such as trampolines and garden furniture. Be aware that temporary structures such as scaffolding also can blow away. Risk of damage to forest, for example in felling edges and newly thinned forest. There is a risk of disturbances in electricity and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.

      Comments

      Even outside the warning area, it is expected to be windy with a risk of fallen trees, but probably to a lesser extent.

      Where?

      Parts of southern Gävleborg County and the coastal region as well as the northern part of Uppsala County.

      When

      8 October 21:00 – 9 October 12:00

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