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Storm Dave causes damage and power outages in Östergötland

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  • About 200 damage reports filed after Storm Dave, with more expected.
  • Up to 4,000 households lost power, with some outages continuing.
  • Damage includes roof issues on villas and holiday homes, and fallen trees.

Storm Dave hit Östergötland over the Easter weekend, leading to damage and power outages. Länsförsäkringar Östgöta has received about 200 damage reports, primarily involving villas and holiday homes, with issues like roof damage from fallen trees or wind. The insurance company expects the number of reports to increase and advises affected individuals to contact their insurers and document damage before repairs.

Meanwhile, Eon is working to restore power after up to 4,000 households lost electricity. On Tuesday, about 20 households in Valdemarsvik, two in Söderköping, and seven in Norrköping were still without power, with Eon addressing around 40 locations. The storm made conditions challenging for repair crews due to strong winds lasting two days.

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