Storm Boelo Sweeps Across Southern Sweden Causing Severe Disruptions

Storm Boelo has impacted southern Sweden with strong winds and heavy rain, prompting the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) to issue yellow warnings for the southern and western coasts due to risks of flooding and high winds. Wind gusts reached up to 29.5 meters per second at Nidingen in Kungsbacka and up to 25 meters per second in Trelleborg, where the storm caused damage including an overturned trampoline.

The storm has caused widespread disruptions: over 4,000 households in Håbo lost power due to fallen trees on power lines, while flooding in Uddevalla led to submerged roads and parking areas near the Bäveån river. In Gothenburg, tram services on lines 1, 2, and 6 were interrupted after a tree fell on the tracks, and traffic issues were reported in the Marieholm tunnel area due to high water levels. Ferry operations to and from Gotland were delayed, affecting approximately 5,000 travelers.

Due to waterlogged conditions, the Damallsvenskan football match between Vittsjö and Piteå was relocated to Hässleholm since the Vittsjö pitch was deemed unplayable. Despite warnings, many people chose to be outdoors by the coast.

Eon's regional manager Peter Hjalmar emphasized that the safety of restoration workers is the priority as efforts continue to restore power.

SMHI continues to monitor the situation with warnings in place as the storm progresses into the afternoon, advising caution for potential flooding and wind-related hazards along the Swedish coasts.