100 cubic meters of water per second - residents in Mackmyra protect their homes with sandbags

According to Gävle Energy, Gavleån will be able to handle the drainage.

- Historically, Gavleån has managed 200 cubic meters per second.

We know that there are many side tracks and features in Mackmyra and that there are many homes that are very close.

We are there and checking, says Linn Kihlström at Gävle Energi.

Accommodation prepares with sandbags

Martin Norrsken lives along the river and he and his housing association have now placed sandbags to prepare for a possible flood.

Come along to Martin Norrsken's home and see Gavleån that flows just outside his patio, in the video above.