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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Storms Devastate Skåne's Coastal Towns

Published: 2024-06-11

Winter storms have caused extensive damage across Skåne, leading to significant economic losses and prompting municipalities to update their climate plans.

Vitemölla and Smygehamn have been particularly hard-hit, with residents expressing frustration over inadequate protections.

In Vitemölla, Garnhängevägen was severely damaged, while in Smygehamn, a couple lost their bedroom to storm Babet.

Efforts to build protective measures have faced bureaucratic hurdles, leaving communities vulnerable as summer approaches.