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Thousands Remain Without Power After Storm Johannes Hits Central Sweden

December 30, 2025 7:15am 07:15

Storm Johannes caused widespread power outages in central Sweden, with thousands still without electricity days after the storm passed.

Key details

• Storm Johannes caused over 40,000 power outages at its peak in central Sweden.
• More than 7,500 households remained without power as of Tuesday morning.
• Gävleborg County was the most severely impacted area, with over 6,000 customers affected.
• Electricity providers Ellevio, Eon, and Vattenfall are involved in restoration efforts.

Storm Johannes wreaked havoc across central Sweden, leaving more than 7,500 households without electricity as of Tuesday morning. During the storm's peak, over 40,000 customers experienced outages, with Gävleborg County being the hardest hit region, where more than 6,000 customers remained without power. The power outages affect customers serviced by electricity network companies Ellevio, Eon, and Vattenfall. Although the storm subsided by Sunday morning, restoration efforts have yet to fully restore electricity to all affected areas, with thousands still enduring disruptions. These widespread outages highlight the storm's severe impact on infrastructure in central Sweden.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.