- There has been a lot of water that has found its way into properties, says Ola Åström, team leader at SOS Alarm. 

The floods are spread over Bjäre, but above all it is the urban area of ​​Båstad that has been affected, says Peter Karlborg, interior commander at the rescue service.

- I heard that it was raining and hailing at work.

Then I had to go into it, and at first I didn't dare cross the street, says Qia Munther.

Great damages

The emergency services have had a hard time assisting affected property owners.

- Stations in Båstad, Förslöv, Torekov, Laholm and Våxtorp participate, says Peter Karlborg.

The rescue work will continue throughout the night, he believes.

- The water moved in quickly.

There was a lot of it at once and caused major damage, not least on the road network.

- I had to bathe when I was going home from work, says Qia Munther, who works on Köpmangatan in central Båstad.