Driver rescued after flooding in Uddevalla as storm hits western Sweden

A motorist was rescued after driving into floodwaters in Uddevalla overnight as heavy storms caused localized flooding in western Sweden, according to public broadcaster SVT Nyheter.

The incident occurred late Sunday into Monday, with emergency services responding to the stranded vehicle. No injuries were reported in the rescue.

Meanwhile, authorities in Oskarshamn, Kalmar County, issued an urgent public alert for residents in the northwest part of the municipality. A power outage has disrupted telephone networks, leaving emergency alarm systems unreliable. The local fire and rescue service advised residents to go to Kristdala fire station if they need to report an emergency. Further updates are available via Sveriges Radio P4 Kalmar.

In a separate overnight incident, an explosion was reported at a warehouse facility in Kallhäll, Järfälla Municipality, near Stockholm. No additional details were immediately available.