The latest local news from Västernorrland, in English.
The situation is still serious in Västernorrland after the heavy rainfall. During the weekend, new amounts of rain are expected to come in. At the same time, national road 90 is to be opened on Friday.
SwedenMore rain is falling today in the flood-affected Örnsköldsvik municipality. At the same time, work is underway to address the water's progress. It's the worst I've seen, says driver Simon Hellström.
SwedenFloods and rain chaos have affected large parts of Västernorrland. Major damage also means major costs. This is what applies to get compensation.
BusinessA storm with rain and strong gusts of wind has arrived over the coast in Stockholm county. Thousands of households have been affected by power outages, trees have fallen over roads and public transportation is affected.
SwedenIn Kubbe outside Örnsköldsvik, the flood struck extremely quickly and in a few hours the water level rose four meters – to the highest in 100 years. It went so incredibly fast, says Elin Mårtensson, who together with her husband Björn runs a farm in the village.
SwedenThe rain over Västernorrland increases during the night towards Friday with a risk of further flooding. In several places in Örnsköldsvik, the water levels are rising and property owners are urged to prepare themselves. We hope that the levels will not increase so much that it will become even bigger problems, says municipal director Magnus Haglund.
SwedenFrom football in Östersund to war-torn Ukraine the step may seem long. But not for ÖFK's former chairman Daniel Kindberg. The suspected former football leader serves in Ukraine's army, writes Svenska Dagbladet.
FootballSHL clubs' salary costs increased by 102.1 million kronor last season. An increase the clubs can afford right now, states a new report. The economy looks surprisingly positive, says Carlos Esterling at the auditing firm EY.
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