Storm Amy Batters Sweden After Hitting Norway
Storm Amy sweeps into Sweden after causing widespread damage in Norway. Over 120,000 Norwegians lost power while flight cancellations hit airports across Scandinavia. Meteorologists warn of powerful winds and heavy rain through Sunday.
Storm Amy has caused severe damage in Norway and left over 120,000 people without power. The storm is now moving into Sweden with strong winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists expect the worst conditions to continue through Saturday night. Southern and central Sweden will face powerful wind gusts and rainfall. Wind speeds have already reached 33 meters per second in some areas. Air travel has experienced major disruptions across Scandinavia. Norwegian and Danish airports reported significant delays. Swedish airports are also facing flight cancellations and schedule changes. The storm's intensity comes from a strong pressure system moving across the North Sea. Why are Nordic storms becoming more frequent? Climate researchers note increasing storm activity in the region over the past decade. Emergency services remain on high alert throughout affected areas. The storm illustrates how weather extremes are testing infrastructure across Northern Europe.