Ten thousand without power after stormy weather in the north

From Jämtland to the national border in the north, SMHI has issued orange warnings for wind or wind in combination with snowfall. In northern Lapland there is also a yellow warning for wind.

Fallen trees also cause problems on a number of roads in northern Sweden, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. The weather makes work difficult according to the rescue service, which has urged residents to stay at home

– It is a risky job and we are constantly coordinating, says Niclas von Essen at the rescue service to P4 Västernorrland.

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