The new weather warning: More downpours this summer

The new weather warning More downpours this summer

The July weather continues to offer drama in the southern parts of the country. This weekend, torrential rain is expected in eastern and southern Götaland and on Gotland.

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30-80 milliliters of rain

On the night of Saturday, a low pressure moves in from the south and according to SMHI, which has issued a yellow warning, between 30-60 millimeters of rain is expected, of which large amounts in a short time. It will also be very windy and thunder may also occur.

Risk of flooding

According to SMHI’s meteorologists, it is difficult to assess where the heaviest rain showers will end up, large local variations in rain amounts are expected. Saturday’s downpour also increases the risk of flooding in basements and stormwater systems.

Roads and viaducts may also be flooded, which will affect traffic in the affected areas.

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