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Up to 50mm of rain to hit Sweden after sunny Midsummer weekend

Sweden enjoyed some of the best Midsummer weather in years over the weekend, with sun in many areas. Don't expect that to last, though ‒ the last week of June looks like it will bring with it some much-needed rain. Advertisement Rain and thunder is predicted for much of the country in the next few days, with Swedish weather agency SMHI issuing a yellow warning (the lowest on a three-point scale) from 5pm on Monday until 3am on Tuesday for some parts of central Sweden. The warning covers northeast Götaland and the inner parts of Svealand, including the cities of Falun, Västerås, Eskilstuna, Norrköping, Linköping and Örebro. The agency warns that up to 50mm of rain could fall, potentially even more than that in some areas. "A large area will be affected," SMHI on-duty meteorologist Marie Staerk told the TT newswire. "The low pressure area will begin over Kalmar and move slowly northwards throughout the evening and into the night. After 3am, it will become less intense," she added. The agency warns on its website that there is a risk of flooding in basements and stormwater systems, advising residents of the affected areas to consider sealing their basements or moving items that could be damaged by water. Advertisement "That's primarily the case in cities where rainwater drains can't handle such large amounts of water in a short space of time," Staerk added. "But there will be large local variations. In some areas there will be almost nothing, in others there will be a lot of rain." It also recommends clearing gutters and storm drains so that water can flow away efficiently. If you're planning on driving on Monday night, be aware that roads or underpasses could flood and that there may be poor visibility on the road and a risk of hydroplaning. Allow more time for your journey and make sure to slow down, driving to the road conditions rather than the speed limit. There will also be rain in other parts of the country on Monday, such as the west coast, in Skåne and Blekinge and in Norrland, although these areas are not covered by the yellow weather warning.