Storm Johannes leaves three dead, cuts power across Nordic nations
Three people have died and tens of thousands are without electricity after Storm Johannes swept through the Nordic region. The powerful weather system, which began over the weekend, caused fatal accidents and widespread disruption in Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
Fatalities and power outages in Sweden
In Sweden, three people lost their lives after being struck by falling trees, according to broadcaster SVT. Even as the storm began to weaken on Monday morning, more than 15,000 households remained without power, highlighting the severity of the damage.
Widespread electrical disruption in Finland
Neighboring Finland faced significant infrastructure challenges, with over 33,000 customers experiencing power cuts in the southwestern and western parts of the country, as reported by Yle. Regional forest management associations estimated the total storm damage would reach hundreds of thousands of euros.
Transportation chaos in Norway
In Norway, the storm's impact varied by region. Heavy snowfall in the far north led to road closures and travel delays, while authorities in the south announced the closure of several mountain passes for the day. The event underscores the vulnerability of even well-prepared nations to extreme winter weather.
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