Norrland
Storm Johannes causes widespread power outages in northern Sweden
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Storm Johannes sweeps through Norrland, causing power outages for tens of thousands of households, especially in Västerbotten and Hälsingland. A man has died in a storm-related accident, and train services are suspended on several routes. Many residents are preparing for a night without electricity.
Trafikverket has awarded SJ the operation of night train services from Stockholm to Upper Norrland for the next two years. The contract also includes reintroduced direct services to Narvik.
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SMHI has issued a yellow wind warning for large parts of northern Sweden ahead of Saturday, following two days of orange warnings. A deep low-pressure system is expected to bring very windy conditions with gusts up to storm force. In the mountain areas, orange warnings apply in the north and yellow in the south, with risks of snow and icy roads.