The effects of storm Babet are expected in Småland to culminate on the night of Saturday. It is the unusual easterly winds that make it particularly difficult in Kalmar County. With wind speeds of up to 20 meters per second.
Reinforces the protective ramparts
In order to secure preparedness, the municipality of Västervik has decided to reinforce the permanent protective dikes in two places in the town. Partly in Gamlebyviken, where the water risks flooding the harbor and partly in Gamlebyån, which is also threatened by floods.
– It is very sad for the property owners who may be affected and get water. Which means work and costs for them. That’s why we prepare for this – when we see that this may come.
Overall, Joakim Jansson estimates that it is about 130 meters of protective embankment.