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Strong Winds Disrupt Ostrobothnia: Rescue Services Face a Surge in Emergency Calls

A strong storm system sweeping through Finland’s Ostrobothnia province has overwhelmed emergency officials with a surge of weather-related accidents. While blustery winds in excess of 25 meters per second howled through the region, Vaasa-based rescue unit has answered dozens of incidents including uprooted trees, collapsed buildings, and road hazards. The North Ostrobothnia Rescue Unit has had more than 30 operations…