Heavy rain is causing flooding and major problems along the Bohus coast. SMHI (Sweden's meteorological institute) has issued yellow warnings for rain and high water flows in several areas.
SwedenBird flu has been confirmed in "a small flock" of chickens on an island in Tanum municipality, the Västra Götaland County Administrative Board announces.
SwedenA Danish man in his 40s has died after being seriously injured in a climbing accident in Lysekil last week, Bohusläningen reports.
SwedenA roof has collapsed at Torp shopping center in Uddevalla, and the stores are closed until further notice.
SwedenBoth in Skåne and in western Sweden, there is a shortage of strawberries ahead of Midsummer, which could lead to higher strawberry prices, according to P4 Malmöhus and Bohusläningen, among others.
SwedenSuperettan club Oddevold has been hit by a major theft, with almost all of the first team's football boots stolen. According to Bohusläningen, the value of the stolen items could exceed 100,000 kronor.
FootballFor three days, smog has blanketed Gothenburg after pollution made the air unhealthy. On Wednesday, it seems to be easing somewhat - but the pollution is still there. It is a bit unusual that it has lasted so long, says environmental investigator Erik Svensson.
Sweden"A major oil spill has been discovered in a marina north of central Lysekil. We have drained the marina itself, but do not know where the oil is coming from," says Mathias Jonasson, the duty officer at the Fyrbodal rescue service.
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