Title: Severe Flooding Threatens Farm with 100,000 Hens in Tysslinge
Date: [Current Date]
Tysslinge, Sweden – In the face of rising waters from Tysslingesjön, farm owner and egg producer Lars-Håkan Jonsson and his employees at the Irvingsholm farm in Tysslinge are working tirelessly to protect their large facilities housing 100,000 hens. With assistance from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) and the local rescue service, they are constructing dikes and barriers to prevent further damage.
Late on Wednesday afternoon, Lars-Håkan Jonsson expressed his determination, stating, “We are driving hard, and everyone is starting to get really exhausted. But we hope we can save the chickens. I think we’ll fix this.”
The farm, along with the rest of the area, has been grappling with extreme weather conditions this summer. Initially plagued by drought, the region experienced a deluge of 300 millimeters of rain in just one month. The sudden downpours continue to exacerbate the situation, causing significant water-related issues across various municipalities.
In Nässjö, the heavy rainfall resulted in damage to residential buildings, industries, and schools. Brinell’s high school was particularly affected, with almost an entire floor being submerged in water. Cecilia Lindqvist, property and construction manager for Nässjö municipality, described the situation as follows: “Plenty of water! Lakes in places where there aren’t usually lakes.”
Norrköping also faced the consequences of severe rain and thunderstorms, leading to flooding outside the travel center. Trams stopped operations, and numerous buildings suffered water damage. Police spokesperson Johnny Gustavsson labeled this situation as “something out of the ordinary,” with multiple alarms sounding in quick succession.
Örebro County experienced disruptions in transportation, as several major roads, including parts of national highway 50, were affected by the heavy rains.
According to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), the largest amount of rain, over 60 millimeters, fell outside Eksjö in Jönköping County. Norrköping also witnessed substantial rainfall, with nearly 40 millimeters reported. Looking ahead, SMHI predicts a “generally more stable weather situation” in the affected areas.
Additionally, SMHI has issued several warnings related to flooding and high flows, with red warnings currently in effect for Marnäsån/Kolningsån, Delångersån, and Gavleån. Orange warnings have been issued for Siljan, Dalälven, and Delångersån, among others.
The warnings are color-coded to indicate the severity of the situation. A yellow warning suggests potential societal consequences and certain risks to the public, while an orange warning signifies serious consequences for society and substantial damage to property and the environment. Finally, a red alert indicates very serious consequences for society and significant danger to the public, with extensive disruptions in social functions expected.
These extreme weather events have had a significant impact on various parts of Sweden, requiring swift response and collaboration from local authorities and residents alike.
Source: SMHI