Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Storm Johannes caused three fatalities and left over 40,000 Swedish homes without power, disrupting transport and emergency services during recovery efforts.
- Storm Johannes struck Sweden, where authorities reported three deaths and SMHI issued strong-wind alerts across much of northern Sweden.
- On Saturday, the post-Christmas storm Johannes swept the Nordic nations, with forecasters recording near-hurricane gusts and up to seven-metre waves, moving south toward a likely overnight peak into Sunday.
- Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported over 120,000 homes without power, mostly in western Finland, while Swedish news agency TT said more than 40,000 Swedish homes and 23,000 in Norway's Nordland were also affected.
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One News PageSweden's death toll from storm rises to three
Helsinki (AFP) Dec 28, 2025 The death toll in Sweden rose to three after a storm battered Scandinavia Saturday and overnight, with thousands still without power on Sunday. The storm, dubbed Johannes in Sweden, swept over large parts of the northern half of the country and western parts of Finland. A man in his 60s who had been working in the forest was hit by a falling tree on Saturday in Hofors in Sweden, police
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Three people have died in Sweden after a storm hit several Northern European countries this weekend. The storm caused strong wind gusts, toppled trees, traffic disruptions, and power outages.
Three killed as Storm Johannes cuts power to thousands across Scandinavia
Snowy, windy conditions cancelled departures at the train station in northern Sweden (Picture: Pontus Lundahl/TT/Shutterstock) At least three people have been killed as Storm Johannes rocks Scandinavia. Forecasters say the storm, which has ripped down trees and cut overhead power lines, is moving south through Sweden. In Sweden’s central town of Sandviken, a man died after being struck by a falling tree branch. Further north, regional utility co…
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