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Thunderstorms caused train stops and power cuts

A number of lightning strikes caused both power cuts and train delays on Sunday as the storm moved across the country. The storm in the Örebro region made over 2,000 households powerless during the afternoon.

Thunderstorms caused train stops and power cuts

Say goodbye to the superheat – now it's going to rain

The latest weeks have brought real superheat. But now it's turning – instead, rain and colder weather is moving in over the entire country on Wednesday.

Say goodbye to the superheat – now it's going to rain

The sister of the weather phenomenon can strike this summer

It has warmed the global average temperature and extreme weather around the world. But now, the weather phenomenon El Niño is showing signs that it is heading towards its end for this time around, according to the UN weather agency WMO.

The sister of the weather phenomenon can strike this summer

Power outages and water damage in the wake of the storm.

Under the holiday has several yellow warnings been issued by SMHI, mainly in the southern and western parts of Sweden. And it has become a lot of consequences of the rain and thunder.

Power outages and water damage in the wake of the storm.

Marathon trouble: No water at the fluid control

Thirsty runners got an unpleasant surprise at the first hydration check on the Stockholm Marathon: the water didn't cut it in the 26-degree heat. .

Marathon trouble: No water at the fluid control

SMHI warns of thunderstorms and new downpours

After the recent thunderstorms that hit Skåne, SMHI has now issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in large parts of the country on Saturday. .

SMHI warns of thunderstorms and new downpours