Residents in Ludvika, Dalarna, are bracing for a significant spring flood as the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issues an orange warning for high water flows.

While current water levels are lower than initially forecasted, offering a glimmer of hope, the region's water treatment plants remain at risk of flooding.

Local authorities are advising property owners to take preventive measures, such as sealing wells and constructing protective barriers.

The situation is being closely monitored, with expectations that lakes Väsman and Gårlången will reach their peak levels within the coming days.